BOLT, SHEAR

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-R-X163 is an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with firm fixed pricing issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of shear bolts (NSN 5306-00-708-7672). These items are designated as special high strength fasteners required to support the DoD aviation community. The contract establishes a five-year base period with a total maximum dollar value of 350,000 dollars. For the initial requirement, the quantity is 138 units with a delivery schedule of 196 days after the date of order. The contract also specifies a guaranteed minimum quantity of 78 units, with estimated annual quantities of 196 units and a maximum per delivery order of 314 units. The procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside. Award decisions will be based on best value, considering a trade-off between cost or price and non-price factors, including quoted delivery and past performance, with SPRS assessments weighted most heavily. Technical requirements mandate that articles be manufactured and tested according to requisite technical data, specifically requiring stress durability testing per NASM1312-5 using elongation, external loading, or strain gage methods, as the torque method is not acceptable. Quality assurance includes a Certificate of Quality Compliance and inspection at the destination. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, while marking must comply with MIL-STD-130N and RQ017. Invoicing and payment are processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.