VALVE, BALL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC, with CAGE code 6PZL1, for the procurement of six ball valves identified by NSN 4820013236165, with a total contract value of $4,101.00. The award was issued on July 30, 2026, under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-154K, with delivery mandated within 20 calendar days of award, no later than July 22, 2026. The valves must be delivered to the USS CARTER HALL LSD 50 at FPO AE 09573 under FOB Destination terms, placing the full transportation risk and cost on the contractor. All deliverables must conform to stringent packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and DLA’s RP001 for palletization. The contractor is prohibited from intentionally adding mercury to the product and must comply with hazardous material labeling requirements under DFARS 252.223-7001, including submission of Safety Data Sheets and proper OSHA-compliant markings. Shipment must be transported exclusively on U.S.-flag vessels as mandated by DFARS 252.247-7025. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, safeguarding contractor information systems, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Deviations from standard clauses are authorized under Deviation 2026-00038 for multiple clauses, and additional DFARS-specific deviations apply. The contractor must register and use Wide Area WorkFlow for all invoicing, and the government retains final inspection and acceptance authority at the delivery point. The contract is classified under NAICS 332912 and includes a Postaward Small Business Program Representation clause, indicating the awardee’s self-certified small business status. No pricing details were provided in the original solicitation, yet the total obligation amount is confirmed. All compliance documentation, including certifications and representations tied to unique entity identifiers and socioeconomic status, must be current and correctly submitted per FAR and DFARS requirements.