48--VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7MC26V3697 to CHAND, L.L.C. (CAGE 0D5X4) on July 30, 2026, for the procurement of two safety relief valves identified by NSN 4820012581039 under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-116N, with a total contract value of $109,618.36. The performance period spans 493 days after the date of order, with a required delivery date of November 22, 2027, to the DDSF New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The contract is governed by fixed-price terms as indicated by FAR clause 52.216-1 Alternate I, and includes mandatory compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, ensuring all materials are delivered in dry air environments with specified unit containers and packaging codes. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the contractor responsible for adherence to all federal and military standards, including hazard communication per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and specific restrictions on hexavalent chromium and hazardous material storage. The contract incorporates multiple essential clauses related to cybersecurity, labor compliance, and government oversight, including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, 252.223-7008 prohibiting hexavalent chromium use, and 52.222-50 on combating trafficking in persons. Payment must be processed through WAWF using approved invoice types, and the contractor must submit all representations and certifications, including accurate UEI and CAGE codes, size status, and disclosures regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment. Although the solicitation does not include detailed evaluation factors, the award indicates compliance with small business programs, as evidenced by FAR 52.219-28 and applicable socio-economic representations, though no specific set-aside designation is stated. No formal attachments or section M evaluation criteria are provided, and while no unit pricing is listed in the contract, the aggregate value reflects the agreed cost for the two safety relief valves. Contract administration is managed through the DLA Land and Maritime office in Columbus, Ohio,