BOLT, MACHINE

The contract is for the procurement of 128 units of a self-locking machine bolt, identified by part number SS27576-4-28 and NSN 5306-01-093-5111, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-54M8. The item is classified as a critical application component and must be sourced exclusively from approved suppliers including SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORP, PENN STATE TOOL & DIE CORP, SPS TECHNOLOGIES LLC, AVIBANK MFG INC, and HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC. Delivery is required FOB Origin with a lead time of 171 days after order, with a need ship date of November 9, 2026 and original delivery deadline of February 17, 2027. Items must be packaged in compliance with ASTM D3951, but priority is given to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with palletization conforming to RP001 and all packaging and labeling strictly adhering to MIL-STD-129, including proper unit of issue, quantity per unit pack, and barcoding. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin using MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 sampling plans, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively; zero non-conformances are required unless otherwise specified. Contractors must meet stringent cybersecurity compliance mandates, including achieving CMMC Level 2 certification and completing a NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment with a valid score posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System. All offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and disclose any involvement in covered defense telecommunications services or equipment under DFARS 252.204-7016. Compliance with hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and radioactivity handling requirements is mandatory where applicable. Quality assurance requirements include source approval documentation, adherence to SAE AS9003 and ISO 9001 tailoring, and mandatory inspection at origin. Payment must be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors must be registered in SAM. Socioeconomic qualifications are considered, with preferences for HUBZone,