48--VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF

The contract is for the procurement of six safety relief valves with a bronze body, a 400 PSI maximum operating pressure, a 50 PSI relief setting, a 1.50-inch inlet, and a 2.00-inch outlet, featuring silver brazed union end connections. The item is identified by NSN 4820-01-317-1356 and is subject to strict technical and quality requirements defined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced via RA001. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited in the valve unless specifically exempted for functional uses such as batteries, instruments, sensors, or chemical reagents as authorized by NAVSEA, with portable devices containing mercury requiring shock-proof construction and secondary containment. The valves must be packaged in compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA RP001, using dry clamping methods without preservatives or wrapping materials, and labeled according to MIL-STD-129 with full identification including CAGE code, manufacturer part number, and special markings for Product Verification Test samples. Delivery is required FOB destination to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, no later than 166 days after contract award. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF and requires adherence to comprehensive cybersecurity standards under DFARS 252.204-7012, including NIST SP 800-171 implementation, 72-hour cyber incident reporting, and flow-down of these obligations to subcontractors. The contract includes a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing anti-kickback, whistleblower protections, prohibitions on certain foreign-made hardware and services, labor standards, small business utilization, and restrictions on illicit or improper activities. Award will be made on a best value basis, considering past performance, delivery schedule, and price, though no weights or specific scoring criteria are disclosed. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside, and offerors must provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, but no socioeconomic certifications or pricing details are included in the provided documents.