BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANCE

The contract solicits 409 close tolerance machine bolts with NSN 5306-00-508-6994 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13AB, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC Commodities Division. Delivery is required within 152 days of award, with a final need ship date of January 13, 2027, and FOB origin terms apply, meaning title and risk transfer to the government at the contractor’s shipping point. The place of performance and delivery is Jacksonville, Florida, with shipments directed to DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Building 175, Swan Road. The contract is fully competitive and governed by military and federal specifications, requiring compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Thread inspection for Class 3A and 3B threads must conform to System 22 of FED-STD-H28/20, excluding self-locking nuts and threads smaller than .190 inch internal or .138 inch external diameter. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, conducted by the government, with adherence to MIL-STD-1916 or zero-based sampling plans. Packaging must meet ASTM D3951 standards, with DLA packaging requirements (RP001) taking precedence in case of conflict. Bare item marking and packaging labeling must comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129, respectively, including required barcoding for supply chain visibility. Quality assurance mandates that manufacturers operate under SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 systems tailored to AS9003 requirements. The contract includes multiple clauses covering changes, inspection, default, subcontracting, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding contractor information systems), and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, with fill-ins and deviations noted. Hazardous materials must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard unless exempt under specific federal statutes, with MSDS and labels submitted prior to award. Offerors must provide a UEI and CAGE code, declare small business status and socioeconomic certifications (including HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB), and comply with SAM maintenance requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by August 13, 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, pending the absence