48--STEM,FLUID VALVE

The contract is for the procurement of 16 units of a STEM FLUID VALVE, identified by NSN 4820-01-474-9254, under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-9983 issued by the Department of Defense’s DDSP New Cumberland Facility. The acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332912, with a requirement that offerors meet size standards of 500 employees if they are not the manufacturer. The delivery deadline is 157 days after award, with a required delivery date of October 27, 2026, and shipping is governed by FOB Origin terms under the First Destination Transportation program to the address in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific QUP, preservation, and container codes as defined in DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under FAR 52.246-2, and the manufacturer’s quality system must adhere to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 standards, with additional quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers in the DLA Technical and Quality Master List. Technical data associated with the valve is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Department of Commerce before any export or disclosure to foreign persons, whether located inside or outside the U.S.; this applies to all contractors and subcontractors. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 restricts access to this data to only those with DLA-approved JCP certification, completion of mandatory training, and approval from the DLA controlling authority. Security requirements mandate adherence to NIST SP 800-171, with contractors required to have a current Basic Assessment posted in SPRS and subcontractors needing an assessment completed within the last three years. The contract enforces safeguarding controls for covered defense information, whistleblower protections, prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, and requirements to disclose ownership by foreign governments. Payment is processed electronically via WAWF, with invoicing contingent upon submission of both a receiving report and invoice unless exempted. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, maintain compliant representations, and comply with hazardous material restrictions including prohib