BOLT, MACHINE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-15PP, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, is for the procurement of 635 machine bolts (NSN 5306014538618). Classified as a critical application item, the hardware must be produced in accordance with TDP Rev A Gen 3, specifically Basic Drawing NR 19207 12414307 Revision G and associated reference drawings. The requirement carries a DO-C9 priority rating, with a need ship date of December 13, 2026, and an original required delivery date of January 3, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with a delivery window of 115 days. Quality assurance is stringent, requiring inspection and acceptance at the origin. The manufacturer must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards, and sampling will follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific requirements for palletization under RP001. Administrative mandates include the use of the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and payment. Notably, the government will not evaluate or award contracts based on offers utilizing additive manufacturing. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and restrictions on the use of mandatory arbitration agreements.