VALVE, GATE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to MILWAUKEE VALVE CO., INC., with CAGE code 76364, for the procurement of seven gate valves (NSN 4820016157986) at a total price of $6,189.82. The contract was awarded on July 20, 2026, under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-030W, with performance beginning on the award date and requiring full delivery by November 22, 2027, within a 490-day period. Delivery is FOB origin at the contractor’s facility in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, with the government responsible for transportation from that point. The contract includes mandatory compliance with DLA’s packaging and marking standards, specifically ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under government authority, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and supported by DCMA oversight. Technical specifications require compliance with NAVSEA 5100-003D for mercury containment and prohibitions against ozone-depleting substances and hexavalent chromium. Hazard communication labeling must conform to 29 CFR 1910.1200, and all shipments must be properly marked and labeled for hazardous materials. The contract includes comprehensive compliance clauses related to employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable products, and cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding covered defense information. Payment is governed by the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with all invoices and receiving reports required to be submitted electronically. The contracting officer, Jennifer Chavez, and administrative contact, Carlos Alicea, are designated for oversight, and all payments will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, under the specified accounting code. Subcontracting is permitted under commercial item provisions, and the contractor must affirm its small business status and comply with all applicable socioeconomic and whistleblower reporting requirements. The contract also enforces restrictions on the acquisition of items from Communist Chinese military companies and prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Fill-in requirements are present for electronic payment instructions and authorized signatures, and deviations from standard clause language are documented under deviation 2026-00038. No options or additional line