BOLT, MACHINE

Solicitation SPE4A1-26-T-2592, issued by DLA Aviation, is a request for quotations for 544,000 machine bolts identified by NSN 5306-00-616-2683 and part number STD P/N9034-06. The items must be manufactured according to basic specification MS9034C NOT 2, Revision C, dated February 1, 2023, and are designated as critical application items. The required delivery date is June 3, 2027, with a need ship date of February 12, 2027. Delivery is FOB destination to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict quality and packaging standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Each fastener must have the entire length of the shank and threads protected by a wrap or sleeve. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, with quality systems requiring compliance with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Sampling shall follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a zero-nonconformance requirement for acceptance. Additionally, the contract prohibits the intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware or packaging. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and receiving reports. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. The solicitation also incorporates standard federal clauses regarding equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, safeguarding covered defense information, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.