VALVE, CHECK

This contract is for the procurement of 31 units of a check valve cartridge, specifically a bronze 3/8 inch pipe size, 6000 psi working pressure, media WOG, furnished with elastomeric seals, for use as an end item dehydrator in a critical application. The item is identified by NSN 4820-01-032-4653 and must be sourced from one of three approved suppliers: Admiral Valve LLC, Hydrasearch Company LLC, or BEC Systems LLC. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-277L by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, with a total value of $961.00 at $31.00 per unit. Delivery is required within 138 days after award, with a need ship date of December 20, 2026, and original delivery date of January 2, 2027. All supplies must be delivered FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and are subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination. Packaging must strictly conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, with marking per MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and no special markings. Preservation is specified as aerosol method with cold/dry conditioning and no preservation materials. The valve must be free of intentionally added mercury or mercury compounds, except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or naval chemical reagents; portable mercury-containing devices must be shockproof with secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract incorporates a range of FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on combating trafficking, employment eligibility, hazardous material handling, cybersecurity safeguards, export control, and prohibited Chinese military company sourcing. Offerors must provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, comply with socioeconomic small business certifications if claiming status, and submit proposals electronically via DIBBS by August 3, 2026. Payment will be processed through WAWF using an Invoice and Receiving Report for fixed-price line items, and invoicing must be submitted electronically. All contractual obligations are subject to inspection at destination and adherence to safety, environmental, and technical specifications outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R and I numbers.