48--VALVE,BLEEDER,HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

The contract pertains to the procurement of 169 hydraulic system bleeder valves with NSN 4820-01-120-4532, issued under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-142P by the Defense Logistics Agency through the DDSP New Cumberland Facility. Delivery is required within 283 days after order placement, and the item is subject to stringent quality assurance standards, mandating sampling in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan unless otherwise directed. Critical, major, and minor attributes are to be verified at levels VII, IV, and II respectively, or with AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0; unspecified attributes are treated as major. Zero non-conformances are required for acceptance unless the contract states otherwise, and manufacturers may choose attribute or variable inspection methods under MIL-STD-1916. A Certificate of Conformance is authorized unless explicitly withheld by a quality assurance instruction. The item involves technical data subject to U.S. export controls under either ITAR or EAR, prohibiting any disclosure or transfer to foreign persons, including foreign nationals within the United States, without prior authorization from the Department of State or Department of Commerce. DFARS 252.225-7048 governs these restrictions, and distribution is restricted to DLA contractors who hold an approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed mandatory DOD export control training, and have received explicit approval from DLA to access controlled data. The solicitation is classified as a federal procurement under NAICS code 332911, with cybersecurity compliance requiring CMMC Level 2 certification by an accredited third-party assessment organization, and the handling of covered defense information is required. All inquiries must be directed to the designated point of contact, Paula McClary, at the provided DLA email and phone number.