VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

The contract specifies the procurement of a single unit of a linear directional control valve, identified by NSN 4810-01-497-2027 and part numbers 0422932-1 and 281546-0005, sourced from RALBO INC and MAROTTA CONTROLS INC. The item is classified as a critical application component and must be delivered within 168 days to the designated destination at Tracy, California, under FOB origin terms with no variance permitted in quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and packaging must strictly conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, including use of E5 unit containers, proper preservation methods, and adherence to MIL-STD-129 marking standards. Mercury and mercury compounds are explicitly prohibited in packaging and preservation. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-151H, with a response deadline in August 2026 and an original delivery requirement of April 2027, though the need ship date is set for January 2027. All technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with applicable revisions determined by the solicitation or award date. Transportation logistics are governed by DLA procedural notes, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Paula McClary.