BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANCE

The contract solicitation SPE4A1-26-T-2487 is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense for 5,394 close tolerance bolts identified by NSN 5306-01-508-6784, with deliveries required to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The solicitation is posted as a simplified acquisition with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and the award is expected to be made under a small business set-aside, though no specific socioeconomic set-aside is defined. Performance is to be completed with a 169-day delivery window from award, with FOB Origin terms transferring risk and title upon shipment, though inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. The contract requires compliance with stringent packaging and marking standards per ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130N, including barcoding for unit packs and pallets, and adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements which supersedes general standards. Bare items must be permanently marked with manufacturer logos, lot numbers, and material identification, and radioactive material labeling is mandated if activity exceeds thresholds defined in MIL-STD-129. The contractor must comply with a comprehensive array of federal and defense-specific regulatory clauses covering cybersecurity, environmental safety, and labor compliance. These include safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours per DFARS 252.204-7012, prohibition of hexavalent chromium in manufacturing, restrictions on storage or disposal of hazardous materials without written approval, and adherence to export control laws under ITAR and EAR. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow, with payment routed according to DoDAACs to be finalized upon award, and prohibits unauthorized obligations through FAR 52.232-39. Quality control requires zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, with sampling procedures governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and technical data deliverables such as the Certificate of Quality Compliance and Technical Data Package must be submitted. The offeror must represent its small business status and socioeconomic certifications via SAM and disclose UEI and CAGE codes if providing covered defense telecommunications equipment, while all hazardous materials require Safety Data Sheets and hazard labeling compliant with OSHA and MIL-STD-129. No pricing data