STEM, FLUID VALVE

This contract involves the procurement of 20 units of a stem for a fluid valve, specifically identified by NSN 4820-01-521-8610 and part number 5021-4 PT. NO. 16 from Hunt Valve Company, Inc. The acquisition is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) with a delivery requirement of 75 days and an inspection and acceptance point located at the destination. The items are to be shipped FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility in Tracy, California. Strict environmental and technical compliance is required, most notably a prohibition against the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to any supplied hardware, with specific exceptions for functional uses like batteries or sensors. The contract incorporates various technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List and mandates specific packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging data and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Additionally, the contract notes that covered defense information may apply and identifies the item as a critical application item.