48--VALVE,GATE

A gate valve with a 1.500 inch size and EPR O-ring material is being procured under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-255Y for delivery of 251 units, with an estimated contract value between $171,280 and $183,883 based on historical pricing. The item is manufactured via metal casting and requires specialized tooling, with technical data subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, requiring prior authorization for any disclosure to foreign persons, both domestically and abroad. The contract mandates compliance with MIL-STD-167 for Type I vibration and shock testing classifications designated for lightweight equipment, Grade A, Class I, Type A, hull-mounted applications on surface ships and hull/frame-mounted on submarines, with unrestricted orientation and pipeline mounting. Packaging and preservation must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA-specific requirements, including hazard labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and marking and barcoding per MIL-STD-129 with the special marking code 00-00. Shipments are FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at origin. The contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 and implement cybersecurity safeguards per FAR 52.223-23, 52.223-3, and DFARS 252.204-7012, with CMMC Level 2 certification required for third-party assessments. All deliveries must be invoiced electronically via WAWF, and the contractor must adhere to employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, and sustainable products requirements as specified under applicable FAR and DFARS clauses. Additionally, the valve must be packaged with shock-proof containment and secondary boundaries if it contains mercury, as per NAVSEA 5100-003D, and all hazardous material labels must be submitted for approval prior to award. The contract includes prohibition clauses on the acquisition of items from communist Chinese military companies and hexavalent chromium, and restricts the use of mandatory arbitration agreements. Only contractors with DLA-approved JCP certification, who have completed export-controlled data training, are authorized to handle the technical data. The solicitation closed on July 24, 2026, with a 16