48--VALVE,SOLENOID

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7MC26V3559 to CHAND, L.L.C. (CAGE 0D5X4) on July 15, 2026, for the procurement of one Solenoid Valve (NSN 4810003723854) at a total price of $94,240.59, with delivery required to the DLA Distribution – New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania by August 7, 2027, in accordance with a 166-calendar-day delivery window from award date and FOB Destination terms. The solicitation, SPE7MC-26-T-104Y, issued on June 29, 2026, and closed on July 9, 2026, was processed exclusively through the DIBBS portal, with no allowable quantity variance and no option periods specified. The contract includes comprehensive compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including mandatory provisions on combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguarding, and supply chain risk management, all under Deviation 2026-00038 except as otherwise noted. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including individual water-vapor-proof barrier bagging with heat sealing, use of specified cushioning and wrapping materials, preservation under cold/dry conditions, serial number tracking, and 2D matrix barcoding. All hazardous materials require compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and submission of current Safety Data Sheets, while prohibited substances, including mercury compounds, are strictly forbidden. Electronic invoicing through WAWF is mandatory, and the contract includes clauses ensuring accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, unauthorized obligation unenforceability, and whistleblower protections. The contractor’s small business status must be verified in SAM, and representations regarding telecommunications equipment, joint ventures, and socioeconomic certifications are required at award. No formal section C (Statement of Work) or section M (Evaluation Factors) was provided, but performance and acceptance are governed by inspection at the destination, compliance with DLA Master List requirements, and adherence to all referenced technical and safety standards, with no additional key personnel or security clearance requirements imposed.