BOLT, EXTERNALLY REL

This contract is for the procurement of 15 units of externally relieved bolts, identified by NSN 5306-00-177-5621 and part number 323912-1, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13C8 issued by the Department of Defense's ASC Commodities Division. The items must comply with detailed technical and quality standards as specified in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) master list of technical and quality requirements, and meet strict packaging, marking, and inspection protocols, including MIL-STD-129 marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards. The contract prohibits the intentional addition or contact with mercury or mercury compounds except for specific exemptions, and requires adherence to traceability and critical item source inspection standards. The products are to be inspected and accepted at the origin, with delivery scheduled within 215 days of award, specifically targeting a shipment date of November 17, 2026, and a final delivery date of December 6, 2026. Deliverables are to be shipped FOB origin to the DLA Distribution center at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and must be physically identified with contract number SPE4A6-26-T-13C8, manufacturer code, and part number unless overridden by specific drawing instructions. Sampling and acceptance criteria follow strict military standards (MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331) with different attribute verification levels for critical, major, and minor elements, ensuring a zero-tolerance approach for nonconformance in inspection lots unless otherwise agreed. Special attention is given to packaging and handling to prevent the use of prohibited materials in preservation and packing, supporting the overall supply chain integrity demanded by this defense contract. The point of contact for the contract is Monica Clark, available through DLA channels for coordination and inquiries.