VALVE, SOLENOID

The contract is for the procurement of 69 units of a solenoid valve identified by NSN 4810-01-158-5595 under solicitation SPE7M4-26-Q-0638, with a delivery requirement of 200 days after award. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR, prohibiting unauthorized disclosure to foreign persons regardless of location, and compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 is mandatory. Distribution is restricted to contractors holding a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program credential, having completed DLA’s export-controlled data training and questionnaire, and receiving explicit approval from DLA. The supplies must be packaged and marked in full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130, including Item Unique Identification, serial number labeling on all packaging levels, and special markings for Product Verification Test samples. Protective closures must meet SS3995, and palletization must follow RP001 standards. The contract is a DPAS-rated order, requiring priority production and delivery under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Performance is FOB destination at Cherry Point, NC, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery point by the Government, subject to FAR 52.246-2 and 52.246-16. Contractors must ensure compliance with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity requirements, NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding controlled unclassified information, and mandatory reporting of cyber incidents within 72 hours. All invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006, and use of foreign-flag vessels is prohibited without a pre-approved 45-day waiver. The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses, and award will be based on best value, allowing trade-offs between price and non-price factors. Contractors must maintain current SAM registration with valid UEI and CAGE codes, and are subject to numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, anti-kickback, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity, and restrictions on specialty metals and domestic commodities. Pricing data in the solicitation is incomplete, and no official contract value can be determined. Personnel security clearances are not required, but system-level compliance and supply chain transparency are critical.