BOLT, MACHINE

The contract specifies the procurement of machine bolts identified by NSN 5306014194096 and part number B18231B10040N, in accordance with ASME B18.2.3.1M revision dated December 31, 1999, for critical applications. Two line items total 4,529 units, with deliveries scheduled for FOB origin, requiring shipment no later than November 1, 2026, and final delivery by November 18, 2026, within a 170-day performance period. Packaging must strictly comply with ASTM D3951, but all requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersede this standard. Palletization follows RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and all items must be marked and labeled per MIL-STD-129, including physical identification of bare items as mandated by RQ017. Sampling for inspection uses MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II respectively, or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0; all unspecified attributes are treated as major, and zero non-conformances are required unless otherwise stated. Inspection and acceptance occur at the point of origin, with the government retaining final authority. Delivery addresses are specified for both New Cumberland, PA, and Barstow, CA, with unit of issue as EA and quantity per unit pack set at 10. The contract mandates compliance with DFARS cybersecurity requirements including safeguarding covered defense information, NIST SP 800-171 controls, and cyber incident reporting. Contractors must affirm representations regarding small business status, unique entity identifiers, and prohibitions on the use of covered telecommunications equipment. The acquisition is subject to FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous materials handling, whistleblower rights, and restrictions on former DoD official compensation. Invoicing is required through WAWF, and no pricing information is provided in the solicitation.