BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANCE

This fixed-price solicitation, issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of 125 close tolerance bolts (NSN 5306-01-654-6153). These are designated as critical application items that must be manufactured according to the current revision of the applicable part standard, specifically Basic Non Govt Std NA0036 Revision 6. The contract requires a delivery period of 171 days after award, with a need ship date of May 4, 2027, for delivery to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The award is based on price and technical acceptability, with a specific prohibition against the use of additive manufacturing processes. Quality assurance is stringent, requiring a zero-based sampling plan in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and the manufacturer's inspection system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, while the contractor must utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for all invoicing and payment requests. The solicitation also incorporates various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and specific cybersecurity requirements for safeguarding covered defense information.