BOLT, MACHINE

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-620A seeks the procurement of 6 machine bolts identified by NSN 5306-00-151-2541 under a firm-fixed-price structure for a simplified acquisition, with delivery required 192 days after award to the DLA Distribution Depot at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Compliance with DLA-specific packaging requirements RP001 and military standards MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding is mandatory, including the use of clean and dry preservation methods with strict prohibition of mercury or mercury compounds. All items must be inspected at origin, with verification levels and acceptable quality levels (AQL) of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects applied per MIL-STD-1916 or MIL-STD-105, and the contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing employment equity, human trafficking prevention, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, cybersecurity safeguards including NIST SP 800-171 requirements, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment, electronic payment submission via WAWF, and whistleblower protections. All bids must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by August 13, 2026, and award is expected on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with no pricing data provided in the solicitation, suggesting price determination post-award. Offerors must provide Unique Entity Identifiers, certify size status and socioeconomic qualifications, and disclose any use of prohibited suppliers or controlled substances. Contract administration is governed by electronic invoicing through WAWF, with no alternative methods permitted, and inspection and acceptance responsibilities are shared between contractor and government at the origin point.