53--BOLT,EXPANDABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded WESCO AIRCRAFT HARDWARE CORP. (CAGE 1V757) a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $95,600.00 for the delivery of 200 expandable bolts (NSN 5342-01-183-9533) under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-378E, with an award date of July 16, 2026. Performance is scheduled 440 days after the order date, with delivery expected around October 30, 2027, under FOB Destination terms. The contract mandates compliance with stringent military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation using Class 10 Cold/Dry methods, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and MIL-STD-1916 for sampling and inspection. Acceptance occurs at the destination, with government personnel responsible for inspection and sign-off, applying zero-based sampling plans and strict acceptance quality levels of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. The item must originate from a qualified manufacturer listed on QPL HS5389QPL, and the contract is designated with DPAS priority level H18 to ensure resource allocation precedence under the Defense Production Act. All invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contractor is required to adhere to numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering whistleblower protections, antiterrorism training, Buy American provisions, sustainable products, paid sick leave, export controls, and cybersecurity safeguards. The awardee is certified as a small business, triggering compliance with subcontracting and employment reporting obligations, and must affirm it does not maintain unprotected computer networks. The contract includes no option periods, price adjustments, or modifications, and contains a single line item with zero variance allowed. Payment is directed to DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, PA, and the contracting officer is Brandon Smith, with no designated COR identified. All contractual obligations are governed by the Uniform Contract Format, incorporating deviations from standard clauses issued in February 2026, and require adherence to supply chain traceability documentation outlined in C03.