BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANCE

The contract is for the procurement of 1,081 close tolerance bolts under NSN 5306-00-316-7423, solicited as a fully competitive acquisition under military and federal specifications. The solicitation number is SPE4A6-26-T-70Z9, issued on May 26, 2026, with responses due by June 3, 2026, and delivery required 157 days after award, with the destination being DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins AFB, Georgia. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the contractor responsible for conformance to stringent quality standards including MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required in sample lots, and verification levels tied to critical, major, and minor attributes as defined by AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Thread conformance must meet System 22 of FED-STD-H28/20, materials must be free of asbestos per FED-STD-313, and the manufacturing process must comply with NAS4003 Rev 13 or equivalent standards. The contractor’s quality system must adhere to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 requirements. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and DLA’s RP001, with marking and labeling following MIL-STD-129 and item identification per MIL-STD-130N including manufacturer logo, lot number, and material codes. Hazardous materials require compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award, and adherence to all federal hazardous transportation and labeling laws. FOB destination applies, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until delivery. Item Unique Identification is not required per the service customer’s request, and DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) governs this exception. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, small business representation, cybersecurity safeguards, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, and sustainable products, with several deviations applied for updated clause versions and implementation. Contracting officers must complete administrative fill-ins including payment and DoDAAC information, and all invoicing must be