VALVE, BALL

The contract solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-141Y is for the procurement of 44 straight ball valves, each with a 2-1/2 inch size, constructed of bronze with a titanium ball and silver braze end preparation. The item, identified by NSN 4820-01-210-1267, is subject to stringent manufacturing and quality controls, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding. The valves must undergo hydrostatic testing with a certified report included in each shipment, and no mercury or ozone-depleting chemicals are permitted unless exempted under specific authorized uses. Packaging must follow DLA’s RP001 requirements, with preservation method AE and no additional preservative material. Delivery is required FOB ORIGIN to the DLA Distribution Center in New Cumberland, PA, with a 602-day ADO timeline culminating in a need ship date of March 24, 2028. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 332911, with proposals due by August 4, 2026. Technical data associated with the item is controlled under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with export control regulations, including JCP certification for foreign nationals or entities to access sensitive information. Contractors must implement safeguarding measures for covered defense information as mandated by DFARS 252.204-7012 and comply with cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 assessments. All submissions must be electronic via DIBBS, and invoicing must be conducted through WAWF. The contract includes clauses addressing equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, hazardous materials handling, whistleblower rights, and prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment. The offeror must certify its small business status, provide its UEI and CAGE code, and submit Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials included. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2, with quality systems required to meet SAE AS9003 or equivalent ISO 9001 standards. No pricing details are included in the solicitation, and the contract type remains unspecified pending award.