VALVE, BALL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded NAUTIC-SPORT, INC. (CAGE 7STY8) a firm fixed-price contract valued at $1,139.50 for the delivery of 53 ball valves (NSN 4820-01-705-6503) under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-8435, with an award date of July 20, 2026. The contract requires delivery to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a need-by date of August 18, 2026, and no flexibility in quantity due to a zero percent variance allowance. Packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129 and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), including UCC-128 or Data Matrix barcodes bearing the NSN, CAGE code, lot number, and quantity, while also complying with the Hazard Communication Standard for hazardous materials. The contractor must use Wide Area WorkFlow for electronic invoicing and receiving report submission, and deliveries are subject to inspection at origin or destination as determined by location and contract terms, governed by FAR 52.246-2. The contract incorporates numerous federal acquisition regulation clauses covering cybersecurity, whistleblower protections, payment procedures, environmental compliance, and supply chain security. Key obligations include safeguarding controlled defense information under 252.204-7012, implementing basic safeguarding of contractor information systems per 52.204-21, reporting cyber incidents, and complying with prohibitions on acquisitions involving Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance applications, and certain telecommunications equipment. The contractor must also adhere to requirements prohibiting hexavalent chromium, toxic hazardous material disposal, and fluorinated firefighting agents, while complying with export controls and sourcing restrictions on magnets, tantalum, and tungsten. Payment terms are governed by FAR clauses mandating electronic funds transfer through SAM, prompt payment discounts, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The awardee is required to maintain active SAM registration, provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with small business utilization provisions. All performance is subject to standard termination for convenience and default clauses, with no options or modifications anticipated, and no contract administration contact information provided beyond the remit-to address and DoDAAC code W25GIU.