VALVE, CHECK

This contract pertains to the procurement of a check valve identified by NSN 4820-01-354-5207 and part number 1858654-5, with a quantity of 20 units to be delivered FOB origin within 568 days of contract award. The valve must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including specific provisions for configuration management, deviation requests, and removal of government identification from non-accepted items. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited except for approved functional applications such as batteries, sensors, or authorized instruments, with additional containment and shock-proofing requirements for portable devices. Zero-defect acceptance criteria apply under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling standards, and no non-conformances are permitted in sample lots unless otherwise stipulated. The item is classified as a critical application item requiring full traceability and must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 without special markings. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with designated methods for preservation, wrapping, and unit containment, and palletization must meet DLA packaging standards. Ozone-depleting chemicals are banned, and substitute materials require prior approval. Delivery is directed to DLA Distribution at the New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract specifies a fixed unit price of $20.00 per unit, no variance in quantity is permitted, and the original required delivery date is February 27, 2028.