BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANCE

The contract is for 37 close-tolerance bolts, identified by NSN 5306-01-492-5848, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13NH, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC Commodities Division. The requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, with a NAICS code of 332722, and the response deadline is August 13, 2026. The item is subject to strict packaging and preservation requirements in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 guidelines, prohibiting mercury or mercury-containing compounds in all packaging and preservation materials. Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including standardized barcoding for shipment and storage, and any hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Delivery is to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with a required delivery date of January 31, 2027, under FOB Origin terms. The unit price is $37.00, for a total contract value of $1,369.00, with no variance allowed in quantity. The contract imposes significant compliance obligations, including cybersecurity protections under NIST SP 800-171 andDFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, along with mandatory DoD assessment reporting. Technical data associated with the item is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, restricting disclosure to foreign persons without U.S. Department of State or Commerce authorization, and access is limited to contractors approved under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, having completed mandatory DLA training and questionnaires. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing via WAWF, with all payments processed under government accounting systems not detailed in the solicitation. Offerors must certify their small business status, UEI, and CAGE code, and comply with clauses prohibiting internal confidentiality agreements that impede whistleblower reporting, restricting compensation of former DoD officials, and enforcing employment eligibility verification. Acceptance of goods occurs at the destination, with inspection governed by MIL-STD-1916 using zero-based sampling for critical attributes. The contract includes clauses for changes, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and compliance with sustainable product standards. No formal evaluation factors or attachments are specified in