VALVE, CHECK

The contract pertains to the procurement of 247 check valves identified by NSN 4820-01-507-6718 under solicitation SPE7MC-26-Q-0399, with a total small business set-aside and a response deadline of August 4, 2026. This is a restricted-source item requiring manufacturing exactly to the original equipment manufacturer’s drawing specifications, with only prequalified sources eligible to submit offers unless alternative suppliers provide comprehensive technical data for evaluation per DLAI 3200.1. The item is designated as a Navy Critical Safety Item and must comply with strict quality standards including SAE AS9100, and all units must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including lot and serial numbers, contractor’s CAGE code, and manufacturer’s part number. Documentation for source approval requests is mandatory, and any deviations or waivers must be submitted to the DSC Contracting Officer for approval. The contract enforces cybersecurity compliance through CMMC Level 2 certification for the third-party assessment organization, and all supplied items must adhere to the Department of Defense’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions effective as of the solicitation or award date. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute materials must await formal approval. Additionally, the Certificate of Conformance clause is not authorized unless explicitly approved by the ESA. Packaging must meet DLA standards, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted items. Performance is to be delivered to Hill AFB, Utah, with a lead time of 556 days after order, and all communications are managed through the designated point of contact at DLA.