BOLT, SHEAR

The contract solicits the procurement of 3,273 units of shear bolts (NSN 5306-00-343-1410) for delivery within 170 days after award to a designated Department of Defense facility in Tracy, California. This procurement follows military specifications, requiring compliance with technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List and governed by applicable MIL-STDs including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for marking and shipment, and MIL-STD-130N for item identification. Packaging must ensure protection of bolt threads, and hazardous material labeling per OSHA and DFARS regulations is mandatory. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s site, with quality control systems conforming to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards and adherence to detailed sampling plans and thread standards for product acceptance. The contractor is responsible for initial inspection, while final acceptance lies with the government. This contract is issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, with proposals due electronically via DLA's DIBBS portal by May 21, 2026. It incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses mandating cybersecurity compliance per NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on disclosure and compensation related to former officials. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The contract emphasizes safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information, requiring contractors to perform cyber incident reporting and assessments via the Supplier Performance Risk System. Socioeconomic representations, including HUBZone and small business status, are required from offerors. The FOB term is Origin, making the contractor responsible for delivery to the carrier. Contract award evaluation appears price-focused but also enforces strict technical quality and compliance standards, with no attachments or explicit evaluation criteria included in the solicitation package.