VALVE, BALL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7MC26V3622 to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC for the procurement of a ball valve with NSN 4820015015758 at a total contract value of $13,968.00, with an award date of July 16, 2026. Performance is required to be completed within 168 calendar days after the date of order, with a required delivery date of June 6, 2027, and an initial need ship date of January 5, 2027. Delivery is specified to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance performed at the destination by the Government under FAR 52.246-2. The contract requires strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, including cleaning and drying without additional preservation materials, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and bar-coding, mandating the use of 2D Data Matrix codes and inclusion of Government identifiers, NSN, and contract number on all packages. Special marking is not required, and packaging must utilize a metal box of Type D3 with junk cloth cushioning. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, many of which are modified by deviations issued in February 2026, including clauses related to combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguarding, and contractor information system protections. Specific cybersecurity and data requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, as well as prohibitions on acquiring telecommunications equipment from restricted foreign vendors. Invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the contractor is required to provide Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials and comply with ocean transportation restrictions that mandate the use of U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted. The contractor must also affirm its small business status and comply with representations regarding UEI and CAGE codes, and the contract includes clauses ensuring accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and prohibiting unauthorized obligations or requiring whistleblower notifications. All submissions were made electronically via DIBBS, with a proposal deadline of July 20,