VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price contract to DIRCKSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. (CAGE 7S371) for the procurement of one safety relief valve (NSN 4820-00-055-8654) at a total value of $16,497.00, with an award date of July 16, 2026, under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-8510. Delivery is required by September 29, 2027, with F.O.B. Origin terms, meaning inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s location in Burbank, CA (CAGE 78MC6), where the government will conduct all quality assurance activities prior to shipment. The contract incorporates a robust set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including termination for convenience, default, changes, and subcontracting provisions, with key deviations applied to labor and employment-related clauses through deviation 2026-00038 and revision 2026-00040, reinforcing compliance with modern workforce protections, human trafficking prevention, paid sick leave, and diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements. The contractor must adhere to stringent packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and DFARS Appendix F for hard-copy packing lists, with special markings required on test samples indicating “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock.” Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, subject to exemptions under FIFRA, FDCA, and other federal statutes. The contract is designated as a DPAS-rated award, affording it priority status for resource allocation under national defense directives. Invoicing is exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the contractor is required to retain supply chain traceability documentation under C03, utilize the Vendor Shipment Module per C20, and comply with all shipping instructions and first-destination transportation requirements. The contract is evaluated on past performance, delivery schedule, and price, with award based on best value, not lowest price. The offeror must maintain active SAM registration, provide accurate size and socioeconomic status certifications, and ensure Unique Entity ID compliance, while the designated administrative point of contact is DCMA Southern California in Carson, CA.