VALVE, BALL

The contract calls for the procurement of 50 ball valves identified by NSN 4810-01-664-8913 under a firm fixed price arrangement with no variance allowed in quantity. Delivery is required within 350 days after award to the designated DLA Distribution site in San Diego, California, with FOB origin terms placing full transportation responsibility on the contractor. The item must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, including placement in a barrier bag that is heat sealed, with die-cut cushioning material (JC) securely adhered to immobilize the valve and absorb shock and vibration throughout transit. Palletization must adhere to DLA packaging requirements, and all containers must be designed to prevent punctures or bottoming out, with adequate bursting strength and proper sealing. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129, including the special requirement "02 ARROW UP OPEN THIS SIDE," and serial numbers must be applied to all packaging levels when required, with corresponding entries on the packing list per MIL-STD-129R. The item is subject to strict prohibitions: no intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except for specific exempted applications like batteries, sensors, or weapon systems as defined by NAVSEA, and all portable mercury-containing devices must include a secondary containment and be shock-proof per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Use of class I ozone-depleting substances is entirely prohibited unless prior written approval from the contracting officer is obtained, and this prohibition overrides any conflicting specification requirements. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity (252.204-7012), equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, small business utilization, prompt payment, termination for convenience, and disputes. Payment must be processed exclusively through WAWF, and all invoices and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via this system. The evaluation for award is based on past performance, offered delivery, and price in a trade-off process, not a lowest price technically acceptable approach. The contract includes DLA-specific technical and quality requirements referenced via R or I numbers, and the contractor must comply with Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) to prioritize performance under national defense directives. All supplies must be furnished free of government identification if rejected, and the contractor is responsible for maintaining inspection systems in accordance with FAR 52.246-2 and 52.2