STEM, FLUID VALVE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded BTM INC, with CAGE code 9Y5B0, a fixed-price delivery order for two STEM, FLUID VALVES (NSN 4810014848744) under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-9162, with a total contract value of $2,398.00, awarded on July 15, 2026. The delivery is required by August 4, 2026, to the USS FARRAGUT DDG 99 at FPO AA 34091 under FOB DESTINATION terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until receipt by the government at the destination. The item is to be packaged and marked in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using calcium-based wrap and aluminum-based dunnage, and must adhere to DLA’s RP001 palletization requirements. Packaging and preservation methods prohibit mercury compounds and Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, and preservation must follow the AE dry method. All units must be clearly labeled with the required shipping identifiers and special markings, including “ARROW UP,” “OPEN THIS SIDE,” and “MECHANICAL HANDLING REQUIRED.” Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and supported by quality management systems compliant with SAE AS9100 or ISO 9001:2015. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses governing cybersecurity, labor, environmental compliance, and supply chain risk, including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, 252.223-7008 prohibiting hexavalent chromium, and 252.225-7048 for export control of technical data, indicating compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations. The contractor must submit payment requests exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow and adhere to federal electronic invoicing protocols, with payments processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. Employment practices are subject to clauses on equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, and employment eligibility verification, all with deviation 2026-00038 applied. The contractor must ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, maintain cybersecurity protocols