BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANC

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13NL seeks 16 close-tolerance bolts with NSN 5306-01-492-5848 under a fixed-price arrangement, with delivery required to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania by February 28, 2027, following an original need ship date of December 20, 2026. The item is subject to stringent packaging and preservation standards per MIL-STD-2073-18E, requiring use of Type A cushioning and box unit containers with no preservation or wrapping materials, while prohibiting mercury or mercury compounds entirely. Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129 for barcoding, NSN identification, and government markings, with additional compliance required for hazardous materials under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and radioactivity thresholds. Technical data associated with the item is controlled under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons and requiring contractors to hold a US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, complete mandatory DLA export control training, and receive prior DLA approval for access. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing compliance with employment, cybersecurity, trade, and environmental regulations, including mandatory adherence to safeguards for covered defense information, prohibition on hexavalent chromium, anti-trafficking, and whistleblower protections. The contractor must submit all invoices electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery point by the government under FAR 52.246-2, with quality acceptance based on zero non-conformances under MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4. Offerors must possess a valid UEI and CAGE code, represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications, and comply with export control reporting and affirmative disclosures regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment. Full compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, and proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by August 13, 2026, with no pricing details disclosed in the solicitation.