VALVE, REGULATING, FL

The contract specifies the procurement of a fluid regulating valve with an aluminum body, measuring 6-1/8 inches in nominal length and 3 inches in diameter, designed to operate with a maximum inlet pressure of 150 PSI and a maximum outlet pressure of 100 PSI, within a temperature range of minus 40 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The valve is identified by NSN 4820-01-231-9571 and part number 5300-G502, manufactured by Howell Laboratories Inc. Strict environmental controls prohibit the intentional inclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in any supplied hardware, except for specific exemptions such as batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and chemical reagents approved by NAVSEA; portable devices containing mercury must be shock-proof and feature a secondary containment boundary in compliance with NAVSEA 5100-003D. Technical and quality requirements referenced are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with applicable revisions determined by the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. The contract mandates delivery of two units FOB origin within 168 days, with no variance allowed in quantity. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E, including packaging method AE, clean and dry conditions, and specific containment codes, while marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required. Palletization follows DLA packaging requirements, and the delivery destination is DLA Distribution San Joaquin at 25600 S Chrisman Road, Tracy, CA 95304-5000. The original required delivery date was December 1, 2026, with a need ship date of January 5, 2027. The solicitation number is SPE7MC-26-T-127P, issued under NAICS 332912 by the Department of Defense through DLA Distribution San Joaquin, with primary point of contact Paula McClary. All units are to be inspected and accepted at destination, and transportation logistics are governed by DLA procedural notes C19 and C20.