VALVE, REGULATING, OXYGEN SYSTEM PRESSURE

The contract solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-140C is a Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of 50 units of a regulating valve for oxygen system pressure, identified by NSN 4820017357588 and manufacturer part number 0799-1848 from ESAB North America Inc. The contract has a total value of $2,500.00 with a unit price of $50.000 per unit and requires delivery within 221 days ADO to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, on an FOB Origin basis. The item is classified as a critical application item and must comply with stringent packaging and marking requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation methods such as controlled dry conditions, polyethylene film wrapping, and corrugated fiberboard packaging. Palletization must adhere to DLA’s RP001 standards, and no special marking is required. The contract prohibits the use or incorporation of ozone-depleting chemicals and strictly forbids the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, with limited exceptions for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, and weapon systems as defined by NAVSEA 5100-003D, which mandates secondary containment for portable mercury-containing devices. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses govern multiple compliance domains, including cybersecurity, hazardous materials, employment practices, and subcontractor accountability. Contractors must implement safeguards for Covered Defense Information per NIST SP 800-171 and report cyber incidents to the DoD Cyber Crime Center. The contract mandates compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard for labeling, prohibits hexavalent chromium, and requires verification of employment eligibility and affirmative action for workers with disabilities. As a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 332911, bidders must represent their small business status and meet socioeconomic criteria, with no options or modifications included. Invoicing is required through WAWF, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. All submissions must be made electronically via DIBBS by July 30, 2026, with award expected to follow on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The government retains authority to inspect at delivery, and the contractor bears full responsibility for regulatory compliance, packaging accuracy, and timely delivery