BOLT, MACHINE

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single machined bolt, identified by NSN 5306016954524 and part number BMS8-139:36%, CL1, STYLE 7781, manufactured by Hexcel Corp DBA 04621 or Pacific Coast Composites Inc 3A4X2. Delivery is required within 20 days after award, with an original required delivery date of May 13, 2025, and must be shipped FOB destination to the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with zero non-conformances mandated in the sample lot unless otherwise specified, following MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 sampling standards. Critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. The item is designated as a critical application requiring bare item marking per RQ017, with packaging strictly aligned to MIL-STD-2073-1E and marked per MIL-STD-129, including special code 33 for shelf-life tracking. Preservation methods must be HM CLNG/DRY, and palletization adheres to DLA RP001 requirements. The item must be shipped by traceable freight means, excluding parcel post, with the freight address and DLA contract details specified. All technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and hazardous materials must comply with DFARS clauses including prohibition of hexavalent chromium and hazard communication standards. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering equal opportunity, human trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting, inspection, default, and electronic payment systems via WAWF. Offerors must provide UEI and CAGE codes, state small business status and socioeconomic designations including HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB, and confirm compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Cybersecurity requirements mandate adherence to NIST SP 800-171, and covered defense telecommunications equipment is prohibited. A price evaluation preference of up to 10% may apply to eligible small business categories. The contract allows for automated award and is limited to one unit with no