48--VALVE,BALL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC (CAGE 6PZL1) for the procurement of six units of a ball valve (NSN 4820013747733) with a total contract value of $38,912.04, awarded on July 21, 2026, under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-128N. Delivery is required to DLA Distribution San Diego, with FOB origin terms and a performance period ending on March 30, 2027, following a 168-day window from award. All items must adhere to stringent military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, with specific requirements for aerosol preservation, dry drying, unit pack configuration, and no preservative material. Compliance with DLA-RP001 packaging protocols and NAVSEA 5100-003D mercury restrictions is mandatory, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-1. The contractor must use WAWF for all invoicing and electronic payment requests, with no alternative systems permitted, and must comply with all cybersecurity safeguards mandated by DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018. Ocean shipments require U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained, and hazardous material labeling must align with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with Safety Data Sheets submitted pre-award. The contract includes clauses governing employment eligibility, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, and whistleblower rights, and the awardee has represented its small business status under NAICS 332911, triggering compliance with postaward small business representations and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. All legal and regulatory obligations, including those related to export controls, cybersecurity, and government property, flow directly to the contractor, who bears full responsibility for conformance, documentation, and performance without government inspection prior to delivery.