48--VALVE,GATE

The contract pertains to the procurement of two gate valves, part number NB25025E with NSN 4810-01-305-3858, supplied by HUNT VALVE COMPANY, INC., under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-122E. The valves are subject to strict packaging and handling requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including use of noncorrosive plastic plugs to prevent contamination, shock-proof containment for any mercury-containing components, and packaging in accordance with DLA’s procedural guidelines. Delivery is FOB origin with a 442-day lead time, and acceptance occurs at the destination point. The items must be shipped to the designated receipt warehouse in Tracy, California, with no tolerance for quantity variance. The contract prohibits intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except in specific approved applications such as batteries or sensors, as defined by NAVSEA, and mandates secondary containment for portable mercury devices. The procurement is governed by DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions in effect as of the solicitation issuance date controlling compliance. Unit of issue is each (EA), with a total contract value based on a unit price for two units. Special marking is not required, and palletization must follow DLA packaging standards. The contract includes detailed logistical instructions, including transportation protocols referenced in DLAD PROC NOTES C19 and C20, and designates Paula McClary as the primary point of contact. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and the required delivery date is October 6, 2027. The NAICS code 332911 classifies the procurement under Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing.