BOLT, MACHINE

The contract is for the procurement of 153 machine bolts, identified by NSN 5306-00-150-9104, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-12YX, with delivery required 333 days after award, targeting an original delivery date of August 4, 2027. The item is defined by non-government standards NASM3 through NASM20 and NASM6812, and compliance must follow the latest revision of these standards effective on or after the solicitation date. All hardware must meet NAVAIR aircraft launch and recovery equipment traceability requirements, with bare item marking specifying the contract number, NAWC CAGE code, and part number as mandated by RQ017, unless superseded by technical drawing requirements. Labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for shipping and MIL-STD-130N for unique item identification, including a UID, manufacturer’s logo, lot number, and material identification, with 2D Data Matrix barcodes required for compliance. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using preservation method 10 (clng/dry), with each fastener fully protected by a wrap or sleeve under packaging code ZZ. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in the item, preservation, packaging, and marking processes, with limited exceptions for functional uses in batteries, lights, sensors, and naval-specific instruments as defined by NAVSEA. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4, requiring zero non-conformances in the sample unless otherwise specified. Thread inspection for Class 3A and 3B threads must conform to SYSTEM 22 of FED-STD-H28/20, excluding small self-locking or below-threshold threads. Critical item source inspection is required, and quality compliance is enforced through CDRLs and DD Form 1423s referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, with deviations noted. The contract type is unspecified but likely a firm-fixed-price arrangement under FAR 52.216-1 Alternate