BOLT, MACHINE

The contract is for the procurement of 1,929 machine bolts, specifically hex cap screws, identified by NSN 5306002270916 and governed by MIL-DTL-1222J and reference drawing 53711 T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, with materials specified as CRES 304 or 316. All supplies must be manufactured and packaged to meet stringent military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and marking, with no special marking required. The product must be delivered FOB origin to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California, with a delivery window of 229 days after order placement, and no quantity variance is permitted. Sampling and inspection protocols require adherence to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances expected in the sample lot unless otherwise specified, and quality control systems must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the contractor fully responsible for ensuring compliance prior to shipment. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in preservation, packaging, and marking, except in limited functional applications such as batteries or sensors, which must be shock-proof and include secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must follow DLA’s RP001 requirements for palletization, with all containers marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 using USS-128 or Data Matrix barcodes. Physical identification of bare items is mandatory per RQ017, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted items. The supply chain is subject to DFARS cybersecurity requirements including safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, along with prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and hazardous substances such as hexavalent chromium. The contract includes mandatory clauses addressing equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, and whistleblower rights. Transportation of goods by sea must be via U.S.-flag vessels unless waived, with notification and documentation required by the contractor. Invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment is contingent upon electronic submission of receiving reports and invoices. The total contract value is stated as $1,929, though