VALVE, SOLENOID

The contract pertains to the procurement of 31 units of a solenoid valve with NSN 4810014672100, designated as a critical application item with sole-source authorization for Parker Hannifin Corporation part number 379604-2 and Oshkosh Defense LLC part number 8HA17. Delivery is required within 204 days after order, with FOB origin terms and final acceptance occurring at the designated destination address in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item must be packaged in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using unit packaging code U, preservation method 31 (clean and dry), and intermediate containers holding exactly 100 units per container, with palletization adhering to DLA’s RP001 packaging guidelines. Marking must follow MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required, and barcoding must be present for traceability. Mercury and mercury compounds are explicitly prohibited in all packaging, preservation, and marking materials, and Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly forbidden in the product or manufacturing process. The valve must be delivered without substitution unless a certified alternative is approved, and all documentation must be submitted through WAWF. Pricing data is incomplete in the contract, though historical unit costs suggest a range, and payments will be processed via electronic invoicing under FAR and DFARS clauses. The solicitation closed on July 23, 2026, with award anticipated shortly after, and the contract is subject to extensive compliance requirements including NIST SP 800-171 assessment, safeguarding of contractor information systems, trafficking in persons prevention, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products compliance, and hazardous material safety data submission. Deviations to several FAR and DFARS clauses were applied, reinforcing the government’s emphasis on cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and environmental protection. The contract imposes no quantity variance and mandates full compliance with all referenced military standards, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the delivery point. Offerors must submit representations through SAM.gov regarding small business status, UEI, CAGE codes, and potential use of covered defense telecommunications equipment, and any joint ventures must include full UEI disclosures. Ocean transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal waiver is obtained in advance. The procurement is administered by the DLA New Cumberland facility under a solicitation issued under the NAICS code 332911, and all contractual obligations