BOLT, EXTERNALLY RELIEVED BODY

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division under number SPE4A6-26-T-30VF, is a request for quotations for 103 externally relieved body bolts, identified by NSN 5306-01-659-6114. The procurement is conducted via full and open competition, though a price evaluation preference is available for certified HUBZone small business concerns. Interested offerors must submit their quotes through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the deadline of September 24, 2026. The required delivery date is set for March 2027, with shipment to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under the First Destination Transportation program. The contract incorporates rigorous technical and quality standards, requiring manufacturers to maintain an inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003. Sampling for inspection must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a comparable zero-based sampling plan, with specific AQLs assigned to critical, major, and minor attributes. Compliance with cybersecurity standards is mandatory, specifically requiring CMMC Level 2 certification and adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Additionally, the solicitation strictly prohibits the use of additive manufacturing unless specifically authorized and mandates compliance with export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), the Buy American Act, and the Berry Amendment. All hazardous materials must be labeled according to the Hazard Communication Standard, and invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.