BOLT, MACHINE

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-09HR calls for the procurement of 80 machine bolts, specifically self-locking bolts identified by NSN 5306-01-175-5359, under a simplified acquisition framework. Delivery is required FOB Origin within 155 days of award, with the final destination being the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, and all inspections and acceptances are to occur at the manufacturer’s or supplier’s location. The item is procured against a military or federal specification and is not subject to shelf life restrictions or Item Unique Identification requirements as per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Packaging, marking, and preservation must strictly comply with DLA Master List requirements, particularly RP001 for palletization and packaging, MIL-STD-129 for shipping labels and barcoding, and MIL-STD-130N for bare item identification including manufacturer logo, lot number, and material identification. Hazardous materials labeling must adhere to 29 CFR 1910.1200, and safety data sheets must be submitted prior to award. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses mandating compliance with cybersecurity standards including safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012 and alignment with NIST SP 800-171 requirements through 252.240-7997, with deviations authorized under specific tracking numbers. Provisions prohibit the acquisition of covered telecommunications equipment from entities like Huawei or ZTE and require contractors to inform employees of whistleblower rights. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and all subcontracting for commercial products follows specific clauses with deviations. The contracting officer is Debra Fowler of the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, and offerors must hold a Valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, with small business representation mandatory under FAR 52.219-1. All material must conform to ASME B18.2.1 standards and be produced under a quality management system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 as tailored. The solicitation does not include pricing details, contract value estimates, or evaluation factors, and submissions must be made exclusively through the DIBBS portal with no paper submissions permitted.