VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF

The Defense Logistics Agency, under the Department of Defense, has issued solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-155M for the procurement of four safety relief valves identified by NSN 4820-01-261-5348, with a required delivery date of February 23, 2027, and a 200-day performance period following award. The contract requires delivery to DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until the items reach the designated delivery point. Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding is mandatory, including specialized containment for mercury-containing components per NAVSEA 5100-003D, and use of preservation method QUP:001 with no preservation materials. All hazardous materials must be properly labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and submitted Safety Data Sheets must be provided pre-award; the contract strictly prohibits unauthorized storage, treatment, or disposal of toxic substances. The solicitation mandates electronic submission through DIBBS by August 6, 2026, and payment requests must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow using approved document types. Award is expected to be determined through an automated, lowest-priced technically acceptable process, with no trade-off evaluation factors specified. Contract clauses include requirements for employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, NIST SP 800-171 compliance for information systems, electronic invoicing, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, restrictions on acquiring items from Chinese military companies, and export controls. The contractor must also adhere to FAR and DFARS provisions regarding contract modifications, inspection at destination, default remedies, and unauthorized obligations, while complying with Buy American and Berry Amendment sourcing requirements. No pricing details are filled in the CLIN, and the contract value remains unspecified, though historical pricing for similar items ranges between $20,353 and $51,946 per unit. The offeror must validate small business status, provide UEI and CAGE codes if applicable, and ensure full compliance with all representations and certifications required under Section K.