53--BOLT,MACHINE

This contract pertains to the procurement of 221 units of a machine bolt, identified by the National Stock Number 5306-01-092-8131, under solicitation number SPE4A5-26-U-0020 issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division. The contract requires delivery within 175 days and incorporates several key technical, quality, and regulatory requirements. Notably, the contract mandates compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 standards, requiring third-party assessment or self-assessment to ensure cybersecurity controls are met. The contract also incorporates detailed documentation requirements for source approval requests and packaging standards as stipulated by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Additionally, the contract includes export control stipulations for the technical data associated with the bolt, specifying adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), with strict controls on data sharing or disclosure to foreign nationals or entities. The DLA imposes these restrictions to safeguard sensitive information, requiring contractors to have specific certifications and training before accessing export-controlled data. Certain marking and identification requirements are waived per customer request, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies. Point of contact for the solicitation is Morris Stith, and all requisition and contractual activities conform to federal acquisition policies under NAICS code 332722 for metal valve manufacturing.