VALVE, RELIEF, PRESSU

The contract is for the procurement of four safety relief valves with a bronze body and Monel trim, featuring 1-1/2 inch SIL-BRAZE union end connections in accordance with MIL-F-1183, rated for 400 PSI at 150 degrees Fahrenheit with an adjustable pressure range of 45 to 75 PSI. The item is identified by NSN 4820-01-273-3653 and manufacturer part number BBSAA05SGG from DANTE VALVE COMPANY, and is designated as a critical application item. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the hardware, with limited exceptions for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and NAVSEA-specified chemical reagents; portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must be shock-proof and include a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract calls for delivery of four units within 168 calendar days under FOB Origin terms to the Distribution Depot in Bremerton, Washington, with a needed ship date of January 19, 2027 and original delivery date of April 17, 2027. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, with unit packaging in fiberboard boxes using jute cord cushioning, preserved via aerosol method, and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 including mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcodes; no special marking is required. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, governed by FAR 52.246-2, and all items must meet the technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and adherence to multiple defense acquisition regulations, including cybersecurity protections under 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, compliance with trafficking and employment verification clauses, and restrictions on hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials per DFARS. Offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, represent their size and socioeconomic status, and comply with prohibitions on purchasing items from Communist Chinese military companies and using certain telecommunications equipment. Despite a listed unit price of $4.000, this appears inconsistent with historical values