VALVE ASSEMBLY, BURN

The contract involves the procurement of 298 units of a Valve Assembly, Burn Drain with NSN 4820-00-105-1057 under an indefinite-delivery contract (IDC) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Maritime Supply Chain, a division of the Department of Defense. The solicitation number is SPE7M1-26-U-4363, with responses due by July 20, 2026, and delivery required 147 days after order placement. The contract is subject to FOB Destination terms, meaning the government assumes responsibility for the item upon arrival at the designated delivery location, which is specified in the contract schedule. The estimated contract value is capped at $350,000, with a guaranteed minimum order of 44 units, and pricing will be finalized upon first order placement. Export control restrictions apply due to the presence of controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR; disclosure to foreign persons—even within the U.S.—requires prior authorization, and only DLA-approved contractors with JCP certification, completed export control training, and approved access are permitted to handle the data. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 is mandatory. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific unit and intermediate container codes, preservation methods, and hazard labeling in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and 252.223-7001. All items must be marked with machine-readable information per MIL-STD-129, and no special marking is required beyond standard compliance. Quality assurance follows SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards; inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the contractor responsible for documentation and compliance. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF using approved document types. The contractor must ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses including cybersecurity protections under NIST SP 800-171 and Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems, prohibitions on restrictive employment agreements, employment eligibility verification, and trafficking in persons. Small business representation is required, with potential preference for HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB entities, and the contract uses Alternate I of Clause 52.21