BOLT, MACHINE

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13MR is for the procurement of 87 machine bolts with NSN 5306-01-446-8323, subject to strict export control regulations under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce for any disclosure to foreign persons, including foreign nationals within the United States. Distribution is restricted to DLA contractors who hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed mandatory DLA training on export-controlled technical data, and have been formally approved by the DLA controlling authority. Technical data associated with the item is governed by DFARS 252.225-7048, and the contract references a Technical Data Package (TDP Rev A Gen 1), engineering drawings, a Quality Assurance Plan, and military specifications MIL-DTL-1222J and MIL-DTL-18240F(1). The item must be delivered 121 days after award to the designated DLA distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Destination terms, though pricing is submitted on an FOB Origin basis. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including mandatory linear and 2D Data Matrix barcoding, and prohibit mercury or mercury-containing compounds in both packaging and preservation. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin using quality standards outlined in MIL-DTL-1222J and MIL-STD-1916 with specified acceptance quality levels. The contractor must submit Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials and comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard; any changes in material composition require immediate notification. Ocean transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is approved 45 days in advance, and all such shipments require detailed post-transport documentation. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and all payments are subject to DD Form 1155 remittance details. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those for combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171, whistleblower rights, data disclosure controls, and subcontract flow-down obligations. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, represent their small business status if applicable, and comply with nonmanufacturer rules if supplying end items. No pricing is currently provided for the CLIN