VALVE, BALL

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a fixed-price contract to DELA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (CAGE 2U435) for the procurement of two wafer-type ball valves, each measuring 4 inches, under NSN 4820012316661, with a total contract value of $6,954.00. The contract, issued as a solicitation under SPE7MC-26-T-135R on July 15, 2026, and awarded on July 20, 2026, was processed through DIBBS and falls under NAICS code 332911 for other metal valve manufacturing. Delivery of the valves is required within 20 days after receipt of order, with delivery terms set at FOB Destination to the specific parcel post address of R21453 USS PATRIOT MCM 7 Unit 100145 Box 1 FPO AP 96675 US. The contract mandates compliance with DLA packaging requirements, technical and quality standards identified by R or I numbers from the DLA Master List, and applicable hazardous material labeling requirements under DFARS 252.223-7001, which align with the Hazard Communication Standard. Transportation by sea must use U.S.-flag vessels, and the contractor must notify MARAD within three business days of award or prior to shipment, whichever comes first, providing contract details and intent to ship by sea. The contract incorporates a wide array of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, all updated as of February 2026, including deviations under 2026-00038 and 2026-O0025 that modify standard FAR/DFARS provisions. These include clauses governing contract type, small business representation, employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguarding, and NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements. It also includes provisions for inspection at destination, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and subcontracting for commercial products. Invoicing and payment must be handled through the Wide Area Workflow system, requiring contractors to be registered on WAWF and SAM.gov, with both receiving reports and invoices submitted for each deliverable. The contractor must maintain current representations in SAM regarding small business status, socioeconomic designations