BOLT, MACHINE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-24BJ is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 1,636 self-locking machine bolts, identified by NSN 5306012065451. This is designated as a critical application item that must be manufactured according to the current revision of the ASME B18.2.1 part standard. The delivery is required within 56 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of October 31, 2026, and shipment destined for the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict quality and inspection standards, requiring origin inspection and acceptance. Manufacturers must maintain an inspection system complying with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, utilizing zero-based sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and DLA packaging requirements, while item marking must follow MIL-STD-130N. The procurement is fully competitive and includes a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small businesses, though offers utilizing additive manufacturing are ineligible for award. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment domestic material restrictions.