VALVE ASSEMBLY, CONTROL

The contract is for the procurement of one unit of a valve assembly for a hydraulic starter, identified by NSN 4820006746964 and part number 5145664 from Thomas Instrument, Incorporated. Delivery is required within 333 days after the order date, with a firm delivery deadline of June 15, 2027, under FOB Origin terms. All goods must be delivered to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California. The contract mandates strict compliance with military packaging standards MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation methods, container codes, and palletization guidelines under DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. No special markings are required, but all packaging must ensure safe transport and traceability with barcoded labels. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with the government responsible for evaluating conformance upon receipt. The contract incorporates multiple regulatory and compliance obligations, including a total prohibition on the intentional introduction of mercury or mercury-containing compounds into the hardware, except for specified functional uses in batteries, instruments, sensors, weapon systems, or chemical analysis reagents as approved by NAVSEA, with additional containment safeguards for portable devices per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The use of hexavalent chromium is explicitly banned, and contractors must comply with hazardous material handling, storage, and labeling standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and additional DFARS clauses. Cybersecurity obligations require adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating safeguarding of covered defense information and timely reporting of cyber incidents. Contractors must maintain compliance with employment regulations including equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, and employment eligibility verification. All invoices and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through WAWF, and offerors are required to provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, alongside self-certifications regarding small business status and socioeconomic categorizations if applicable. The contract is governed by a broad set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering contract type, changes, inspection, default, subcontracting, and payment terms, but the specific contract type remains a placeholder. No contract value is listed in the pricing line item, and award is subject to responsive, compliant proposals submitted electronically via DIBBS by the stated deadline.