VALVE, BALL

The contract specifies the procurement of ball valves under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-143M, with three identical line items each requesting one unit of NSN 4820015176150, delivered FOB destination within 20 days of award, with no quantity variance permitted. Delivery is required to three distinct U.S. Navy vessels—USS Arlington LPD 24, USS Somerset LPD 25, and USS John P. Murtha LPD 26—via FPO addresses with shipping directed through the Armed Forces Postal Service; parcel post is explicitly prohibited and shipments must be sent using the fastest traceable means. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, but all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence, and labeling and marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 with unit of issue and quantity per unit pack defined as QUP:001. Palletization must conform to RP001, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless part of functional components like batteries, instruments, or weapon systems as defined by NAVSEA, with portable mercury-containing items requiring shockproof construction and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract mandates use of WAWF for electronic invoicing and requires compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding covered defense information, and cyber incident reporting, with an assessment requirement under 252.240-7997. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, with all technical requirements superseding commercial packaging standards. Contractor personnel must be verified for employment eligibility, and the contractor is bound by clauses prohibiting trafficking in persons, mandating sustainable products, and restricting the use of hazardous materials such as hexavalent chromium. Ocean transportation must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted, and the contractor must disclose the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from prohibited Chinese entities. The contract includes provisions for contract modifications, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration. The base contract value is not disclosed, pricing data is omitted, and the award basis is not specified, though the structure implies a simplified acquisition likely evaluated on technical acceptability and price. Submission is required via DIBBS by August 3, 2026, and the contracting office is the Defense Logistics Agency, Land and Maritime