BOLT, MACHINE

The contract pertains to the procurement of machine bolts identified by NSN 5306002604508, with a total quantity of 393 handling units (HD) distributed across two contract line items, delivered FOB origin with a 74-day delivery period from order receipt. The item is classified as a commercial item and is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, including inspection and acceptance at origin under MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based sampling plans, with zero non-conformances mandated for critical and major attributes. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using preservation method 10 (clean and dry), unit container box, and intermediate container E5, while marking adheres strictly to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required, and palletization follows DLA’s RP001 guidelines. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in the item, preservation, packaging, and marking processes, except for specific functional uses in batteries, instruments, or weapon systems governed by NAVSEA 5100-003D, which mandates secondary containment for portable units. The contract incorporates key cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 implementation, mandatory reporting of cyber incidents to the DoD portal, and submission of compliance assessments in the Supplier Performance Risk System for both prime contractors and subcontractors. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA standards and accompanied by Material Safety Data Sheets, with radioactive material notifications required if applicable. All offerors must maintain current System for Award Management registration, provide Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code if supplying covered defense telecommunications equipment, and comply with representations on small business status, employee eligibility verification, equal opportunity, and whistleblower rights. The contract requires electronic submission via DIBBS by the deadline of May 21, 2026, with all invoicing processed electronically through WAWF. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s origin, with the Government responsible for verification, and the delivered items will be shipped to DLA Distribution facilities in Albany, Georgia and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania under the oversight of the ASC Commodities Division, Contracting Officer Sommer Yates.