BOLT, MACHINE

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-595P issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense seeks the procurement of 531 machine bolts identified by NSN 5306-01-005-5741, with an additional line item for one First Article Test unit. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and is open for electronic submission via the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The contract type remains unspecified pending the contracting officer’s determination, referenced through FAR 52.216-1 Alternate I. The sole place of performance and delivery point is TRACY, CA 95304-5000, with FOB Origin terms indicating risk transfers to the government upon shipment from the contractor’s facility. The contractor must deliver three units for government first article testing within 180 days of award and meet stringent manufacturing and quality standards, including compliance with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003, and inspection under FAR 52.246-2, where final acceptance is reserved exclusively by the government at origin. Packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with UCC/EAN-128 barcoding required on all containers, and prohibitions against mercury compounds and hazardous materials without compliant labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200. Specific preservation methods are mandated, including secondary containment for mercury-containing items per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 implementation and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 controls as mandated by DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, with deviations applied to multiple clauses including Combating Trafficking in Persons, Employment Eligibility Verification, and Sustainable Products under Deviation 2026-00038. The contractor must also adhere to prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, covered telecommunications equipment from designated Chinese entities, and items linked to Chinese military companies. Representations regarding small business status, UEI/CAGE codes, and joint venture participation are mandatory, and all invoices