VALVE, VENT ASSEMBLY

The contract is for the procurement of two Valve, Vent Assembly units identified by NSN 4820-01-219-0019, with delivery required within 168 days after the order date to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility in Tracy, California. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR regulations, restricting technical data dissemination to foreign persons—even within the United States—and mandating compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048. Only DLA contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed training on export-controlled data handling, and explicit DLA authorization may access the technical data. The contract mandates conformance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation using clean and dry methods, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, barcoding, and shipment marking, including mandatory UID and NSN data elements. Hazardous materials, including mercury-containing components, require shock-proof packaging with secondary containment and compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the contractor responsible for ensuring adherence to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards tailored to AS9003. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment equity, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity safeguarding, cybersecurity incident reporting, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on procurement from communist Chinese military companies. Payment must be processed electronically via WAWF, and all proposals must be submitted under FOB Origin pricing terms. Contract type is unspecified but requires designation pursuant to FAR 52.216-1. The evaluation methodology, award basis, and contract value are not disclosed, and no completed representations or certifications from offerors are present. Special requirements include pre-award submission of hazard warning labels and material safety data sheets for hazardous materials not covered by alternative federal statutes. The solicitation does not include details on subcontracting, options, or administrative contacts beyond the point of contact Blake Tushar.