TANK VENT VALVE

On 14 May 2026, Tate Andale LLC, the Original Equipment Manufacturer, was awarded a firm fixed price contract for the supply of seven specialized tank vent valves under solicitation number N0040626Q0105. The total contract value is $115,471.00, covering a range of sizes from 2½ inches to 6 inches with butt weld flanges, cast steel bodies, and specific design variants identified by drawing numbers and material specifications. Deliveries are due either by 1 July 2026 or 28 December 2026, depending on the item, and must be shipped FOB origin, meaning the Government is responsible for all transportation arrangements and costs. The sole delivery location is the U.S. Navy SRF-JRMC in Sasebo, Japan, with DoDAAC N45598 serving as the receiving, inspection, and acceptance point. All items must be uniquely identified using 2D Data Matrix symbology compliant with ISO/IEC 16022, and data must be registered in the DoD IUID Registry. Packaging and marking must strictly follow ASTM-D-3951, prohibiting asbestos, excelsior, loose fill polystyrene, and hygroscopic materials, while requiring heat-treated wood packaging certified by the American Lumber Standards Committee. Shipment tracking must be fully traceable, and proof of delivery is mandatory. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity compliance, including CMMC Level 1–3 certification, SPRS reporting, and flowdown to subcontractors, as well as requirements for SAM registration, unique entity ID maintenance, whistleblower protections, antiterrorism training, and prohibitions on procurement from sanctioned regions like Xinjiang and the Maduro regime. Payment is exclusively processed through WAWF using DoDAAC codes and requires electronic invoicing; fast pay is not applicable. The contracting officer, Taura Helms of NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound in Bremerton, WA, is the primary point of contact, with no designated COR or COTR identified. The contract contains no options or extensions, and no socioeconomic set-asides apply, with the awardee classified as a small business.