53--BOLT,MACHINE

The contract pertains to the procurement of 57 machine bolts, identified by NSN 5306015769812 and part number TDA 26X134, under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8938, issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. This is a small business set-aside contract under NAICS code 332722, with a maximum estimated value of $350,000, structured as an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a one-year ordering period. Deliveries are to be made FOB origin within 21 days after order placement, with no quantity variance permitted, and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with palletization adhering to DLA’s RP001 requirements, while all technical and quality standards in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersede any referenced specifications. The contract mandates full compliance with federal acquisition regulations including clauses on equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and cybersecurity controls as outlined in NIST SP 800-171, with requirements to report cyber incidents within 72 hours. Prohibitions against the use of hexavalent chromium, covered telecommunications equipment from Chinese entities, and USML items from specified Chinese military companies are enforced, alongside export control obligations under ITAR and EAR. The contractor must maintain a current Unique Entity ID, certify small business status, and comply with whistleblower protections and flow-down requirements to subcontractors. Proposals are to be submitted electronically via the DIBBS system by the August 7, 2026 deadline, and all contractual obligations are subject to oversight through WAWF for invoicing and receiving reports.