VALVE, FOOT

A foot valve made of aluminum alloy and brass, with a swing-type disk flow control mechanism and a non-metallic seat, is specified for use in LCU-1466 diesel engine-powered landing craft, handling freshwater media. The valve features a threaded internal hose connection on the first end and is classified as a critical application item. Manufacturing may require casting or forging, and the government does not provide the associated tooling; suppliers must request assistance through designated DLA channels if needed. The product must comply with technical and quality standards listed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the applicable revision determined by the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the valve, except in specific exemptions such as batteries, instruments, or chemical reagents authorized by NAVSEA; portable devices containing mercury must include shock-proof construction and a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The valve shall be marked according to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking code, and packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging guidelines, including the use of authorized materials and methods for preservation, wrapping, and unit containment. The contract calls for delivery of twelve units, identified by NSN 4820-00-540-2381, with no variance allowed in quantity. Delivery is FOB origin with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The required delivery date is 228 days from the contract award, with a need ship date of March 6, 2027, and an original required delivery date of March 11, 2027. The sole approved suppliers are Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company with part number 315F-N and Hale Products, Inc. with part number 592143. All shipments must be sent to the DLA Distribution San Diego facility at 3581 Cummings Road, Building 3581, San Diego, CA 92136-3581. The solicitation, issued under contract number SPE7MC-26-T-125U, was posted July 9, 2026, and closed for responses on July 20, 2026, with the primary point of contact being Paula McClary at fmda3302@d