VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECT

The contract specifies the procurement of a linear direct valve identified by NSN 4820-01-171-1798 and part number 17481/32856, with a quantity of five units required under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-122T. Delivery is due within 168 days from the contract award, with FOB origin terms and final inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The valve is designated as a critical application item, and strict prohibitions are in place against the intentional introduction of mercury or mercury-containing compounds into the hardware, except for specific exceptions such as functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents authorized by NAVSEA. Portable devices containing mercury must include shockproof design and a secondary containment boundary, per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including preservation method AE, dry climate control, and unit containment code D3, with marking aligned to MIL-STD-129 and no special marking required. Palletization follows DLA packaging standards, and the delivery destination is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The unit of issue is each, with a fixed quantity and zero variance allowance. The contract is governed by DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R and I numbers, with revisions tied to the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. The vendor must meet the January 5, 2027 shipment deadline, originally set for November 25, 2026.