VALVE, BALL

The contract is for the procurement of 15 ball valves identified by NSN 4810016648913 under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-109F, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency with a total value of $225. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332911, requiring offerors to qualify as small businesses and submit proposals electronically via DIBBS by July 14, 2026, with delivery due 336 days from solicitation issuance or by July 15, 2027, whichever is later. The valves must be delivered FOB origin to DLA Distribution San Diego, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including preservation method 31, unit containers with adequate bursting strength, and die-cut joint cushioning (JC) to immobilize the valve, prevent movement, and protect against shock and vibration. Each valve must be placed in a barrier bag and heat-sealed. Packaging must follow DLA’s RP001 requirements, be palletized accordingly, and be marked per MIL-STD-129 with the special marking code ZZ-02 indicating “Arrow Up (Open This Side).” Serial numbers must be marked on all packaging levels and documented on the packing list per MIL-STD-129R. The contract imposes stringent environmental and safety restrictions: mercury or mercury-containing compounds must not be intentionally added or come in direct contact with the valve, except for approved applications such as functional components in batteries, instruments, or weapon systems specified by NAVSEA, and any portable mercury-containing lamps must be shock-proof with secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Use of Class I ozone-depleting substances is prohibited in design, manufacturing, or cleaning unless specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The contractor must comply with DFARS clauses mandating safeguarding of covered defense information through NIST SP 800-171 controls, reporting cyber incidents, and restricting the use or disclosure of third-party cyber incident data. Hazardous materials require proper labeling per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and submission of Safety Data Sheets. Former DoD officials employed by the contractor are subject to compensation restrictions, and employees must be informed of whistleblower rights. The contractor must affirm small business status and UEI/C