STEM, FLUID VALVE

The contract pertains to the procurement of one STEM, FLUID VALVE with National Stock Number 4820016183879 and part number 26344-N1-420, sourced from MILWAUKEE VALVE CO, INC, under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-168J issued by the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required within 20 days after award, with an original required delivery date of August 3, 2026, and goods must be shipped FOB origin to the destination: Distribution Management Office, Building 401, Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery point. Packaging must strictly conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, including specific preservation methodology 31 with dry storage and cling film, wrapping material CA, and intermediate container E5. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, utilizing machine-readable barcodes including GS1-128 and Data Matrix with NSN, CAGE code, and contract information; no special markings beyond this are required. Palletization is governed by RP001 and must meet DLA standards. The contract employs the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for invoicing and payment, and no alternative methods are permitted. The item is procured under a simplified acquisition threshold and follows Firm-Fixed-Price contract structure as indicated by applicable FAR clauses. Technical and quality requirements are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with any deviations controlled by the solicitation issue date. The contract mandates compliance with hazardous material handling provisions including 252.223-7001 and 52.223-3, requiring prior submission of Safety Data Sheets and hazard labels per OSHA HazCom standards, and also includes 52.223-7 for advance notification of any radioactive materials. Transportation by sea requires U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal waiver is granted 45 days prior to shipment, and this flows down to subcontractors. Offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and are required to self-certify small business status and socioeconomic classifications via SAM. All proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by August 17, 2026, with no paper