48--VALVE,GATE

This contract specifies the procurement of a 6-inch bronze gate valve with a rising stem and OS&Y design, manufactured to meet military specifications with tailored modifications. The valve must have a maximum working pressure of 100 PSI WOG, be classified as Type I, Class I, and conform to MIL-DTL-1189 Revision D dated December 15, 1987, with specific deviations including revised flange dimensions, flow area requirements, service ratings, valve dimensions, and weight restrictions. Quality conformance inspection must include examinations and tests per defined paragraphs, and first article testing is required with one unit designated for this purpose, priced at zero unless otherwise specified. The contract strictly prohibits the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and mercury or mercury-containing compounds in all phases of production, packaging, and preservation, with limited exceptions for functional applications in batteries, instruments, and chemical reagents authorized by NAVSEA. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with no special marking required, and palletization must comply with DLA packaging regulations. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-146D by the Defense Logistics Agency, requiring delivery of three units FOB origin within 258 days from the award date, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at origin. The NSN for the valve is 4820-00-277-9856, with a unit price of $1.00, totaling $3.00 for the quantity ordered. The first article test line item, listed separately with no charge, is mandatory unless waived by the government. All materials and processes must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced in the document, and the contractor must follow all specified preservation, packaging, and marking procedures including the prohibition of mercury in preservation methods. The delivery address and point of contact are specified for DLA Distribution in San Diego, California, with a required ship date of January 19, 2027, and original delivery deadline of October 15, 2027. Unit of issue is each, consistent with DoD standards, and transportation details are governed by DLA procedural notes.