BOLT, MACHINE

This contract solicitation, identified as SPE4A6-26-T-12YD, seeks the procurement of 465 machine bolts under NSN 5306-00-151-0418, with delivery required 121 days after order placement to Cherry Point, North Carolina. The requirements are governed by stringent technical and quality standards, primarily referencing the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes ASTM D3951 for packaging and material specifications. Inspection and acceptance must occur at the destination, with the government retaining full authority over final acceptance, and the contractor must comply with detailed marking and packaging standards including MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, though Item Unique Identification is specifically waived under DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Physical marking of the bare items is required under RQ017, and non-accepted supplies must have all government identification removed. Cybersecurity obligations are substantial, with the contract mandating NIST SP 800-171 compliance through DFARS clause 252.240-7997 and a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, reflecting the handling of covered defense information. Transportation requirements enforce the use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean shipments unless a prior written waiver is obtained. The contractor must implement tailored quality controls per RQ001, use calibrated test equipment per RT001, and adhere to hazard communication standards including OSHA’s HazCom and the prohibition of hexavalent chromium. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering subcontracting, small business representation, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on certain foreign-sourced equipment. The solicitation allows for deviation from standard clause language under specified deviations, and all responses must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by the August 13, 2026 deadline. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, and while a fixed-price contract type is implied by applicable clauses, it is not explicitly confirmed.