BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANC

This contract solicitation, identified as SPE4A0-26-T-3317, is for the procurement of 12 units of a close-tolerance machine bolt, NSN 5306001802789, designated as AN175-34A, manufactured in accordance with non-government standards NASM173 through NASM186 and NASM6812 Revision 4, with all requirements governed by the current revision of the applicable standard as of the solicitation date. Deliveries are to be made within five days after award, FOB origin, to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization and marking adhering strictly to DLA Master List requirements, including physical identification per MIL-STD-130N paragraph 4.1.b(2), though Item Unique Identification is waived per customer request. The contract mandates adherence to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for sampling, with zero non-conformances required in sample lots unless otherwise specified, and requires a Certificate of Conformance unless superseded by a Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction. Security and compliance clauses require safeguarding of covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012, prohibit use of hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment, and enforce employment eligibility and anti-trafficking obligations. All supplies must be shipped via traceable freight methods, not parcel post, and invoicing must occur exclusively through WAWF. Contractors must provide UEI and CAGE codes, and represent their small business status, with joint ventures required to disclose all partners. Compliance with DLA’s Technical and Quality Requirements, including RQ006, RQ011, and RQ017, takes precedence over general standards, and all documentation must be submitted electronically via DIBBS and CFolders by the June 4, 2026 deadline.