BOLT, MACHINE

The contract awarded to BEK, INC. (CAGE 17283) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-58M9 is for the supply of six machine bolts (NSN 5306013594386) with a total contract value of $1,470.00, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through its Aviation division and awarded on July 22, 2026. Performance is required at the DLA Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with delivery due no later than January 1, 2027, following a 162-day lead time after award and FOB Destination terms. The item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, prohibiting unauthorized disclosure to foreign persons, and must comply with stringent domestic sourcing regulations including the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Technical specifications require adherence to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 for the manufacturer’s inspection system, with zero non-conforming units allowed under sampling plans such as MIL-STD-1916 or MIL-STD-105, and mandatory Critical, Major, and Minor attribute verification levels assigned at AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. All shipments must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, using QUP 001, PRES MTHD 10, and other specified codes, while strictly prohibiting mercury or mercury compounds in any stage of packaging, preservation, or delivery. The contractor is required to submit a Certificate of Quality Compliance and must ensure electronic invoicing and receiving reports are processed through WAWF, with payment requests aligned to FAR 52.216-7 and DFARS Appendix F standards. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, many under Deviation 2026-00038, including provisions for Small Business representation, equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, safeguarding covered information systems, changes, and subcontracting for commercial items. Additionally, the contractor must maintain current representations in SAM, comply with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements, and cannot use additive manufacturing for this item without prior approval. The contracting officer is Jeremy Stokes, and any discrepancies in