48--VALVE,GLOBE

The contract pertains to the procurement of two globe valves, NSN 4820015316631, with part number 380-7/PL5369B from ADMIRAL VALVE LLC, under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-161U. Delivery is required FOB origin to DLA Distribution San Diego, with a 306-day delivery schedule culminating on June 13, 2027. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and all items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, using AE (CLNG/DRY:1) methods, with no special preservative material. Marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129, with no special marking required, and palletization must conform to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. A strict prohibition exists against the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to the hardware, except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lamps, specified instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and chemical analysis reagents authorized by NAVSEA; portable devices containing mercury must feature shockproof design and a secondary containment barrier in accordance with NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing employment equity, trafficking in persons, hazardous materials identification, cybersecurity safeguarding, whistleblower rights, and transportation regulations, including mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport and advance notification to MARAD. Contractors must submit Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials, use WAWF for all invoicing, and maintain compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for information system protection. Offerors must provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, and socioeconomic representations for small businesses or other designated categories are required. Packaging and marking are governed by DoD standards without exceptions, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by August 10, 2026.