VALVE, GLOBE

This contract specifies the procurement of five steel globe valves with a 2.5 inch size and an 8.5 inch face-to-face dimension, identified by NSN 4820-01-303-4080 under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-135M. The valves are classified as critical application items and must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds is strictly prohibited unless specifically exempted for functional components such as batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, and even then, secondary containment and shock-proofing are mandatory per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 with no special marking, and palletization must conform to DLA packaging standards. The valves must be delivered FOB destination within 20 days of contract award, with zero tolerance for quantity variance. Delivery is required to USNS SUPPLY T AOE 6 at FPO AE 09587-4037, and shipment must be traceable—parcel post is prohibited. The vendor must supply the item as specified under Newmans Inc. part numbers 21/2 IN 21-F-CB2 or NS72125CB20, and casting or forging assistance may be required if tooling is not available. The original required delivery date is July 9, 2026, and the contract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency with point of contact Paula McClary.