VALVE, REGULATING, FLUID PRESSURE

The contract specifies the procurement of a pressure-regulating fluid valve with critical application status, manufactured by SMITH EQUIPMENT MFG CO LLC under part numbers 40-275-580 and HB1530-580. The valve body is constructed of corrosion-resistant steel and features a manual control knob with Buna-N rubber packaging, meeting stringent technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede other specifications such as ASTM D3951. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement and be palletized accordingly, with no tolerance for quantity variance, requiring exact delivery of eight units. The material is identified by NSN 4820013156672, priced at $8.00 per unit, for a total of $64.00, with delivery mandated FOB origin within 168 days from contract award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination facility. Delivery is directed to the DLA Distribution facility at DDSP New Cumberland in Pennsylvania, with an original required delivery date of October 20, 2026, though the needed ship date is January 5, 2027. Transportation requirements follow DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20, and the item must be marked and labeled per government standards with all government identification removed from non-accepted supplies. The solicitation, issued under SPE7MC-26-T-123N, was posted July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, categorized under NAICS code 332912 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing, and managed by the Department of Defense through the DLA. Primary point of contact is Paula McClary, reachable via email and phone provided in the contract documentation.