STEM, FLUID VALVE

The contract is for the procurement of five STEM, FLUID VALVE units made of MONEL, identified by NSN 4820-01-200-9426, under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-096K issued by DLA Dist San Joaquin, a Department of Defense agency. The delivery schedule requires shipment within 512 days ADO, with a need ship date of September 23, 2025, and final delivery to Tracy, CA 95304-5000 under FOB ORIGIN terms, meaning title and risk transfer to the government upon delivery at the origin. The total estimated contract value is $15,067.50, derived from multiple line items including the primary valve and related accessories, though unit prices are not disclosed individually. Compliance with DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001), MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding is mandatory, with preservation method 31 (Clean and Dry) and no additional preservation materials used. Marking must include standardized 2D barcodes, and no special marking codes apply. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing technical quality, cybersecurity, labor, hazardous materials, and procurement integrity, including 52.216-1 ALT I for contract type, 52.222-36 ALT I with waivers for disability equal opportunity provisions, and DFARS clauses such as 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and 252.223-7008 prohibiting hexavalent chromium. The supplier must submit technical data and quality compliance through the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by R or I numbers, and adhere to all Hazard Communication Standards. Electronic submission via the DIBBS portal by July 31, 2026, is required, with no paper submissions accepted. All proposals must include Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes, and representation of small business status or joint venture participation is mandatory if applicable. Payment will be processed through WAWF, and the government will conduct final inspection and acceptance at the destination. The contract includes clauses mandating whistleblower protections, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Deviations exist for