53--BOLT,MACHINE

Contract SPE4A6-26-U-3698 is a solicitation issued by the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of machine bolts, specifically NSN 5306017193002. The requirement is for an estimated quantity of 354 units, identified as a critical application item with part number 62C225HCS/321 from Askew Industrial Corporation. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332722, and the procurement may result in a one-year indefinite delivery contract below the simplified acquisition threshold. The contract specifies a delivery timeframe of 50 days after receipt of order with shipping terms as FOB Origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with strict adherence to zero-based sampling plans for non-conformance. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and DLA packaging requirements, with a specific prohibition on the use of mercury or mercury compounds in preservation and packing. Technical and quality requirements are further detailed in the DLA Master List, including specific provisions for the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and physical item marking.