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BOLT, SHEAR

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SPE4A6-26-T-18RNFederal

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Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-18RN is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, ASC Commodities Division, for the procurement of 3,899 shear bolts (NSN 5306-01-186-8617). The items must conform to AIA/NAS NAS6605-6, NAS6603-6620, and procurement specification NAS4002, with dimensions and tolerances adhering to ASME Y14.5. The delivery requirement is 170 days after award, with a need ship date of February 12, 2027, and a final required delivery date of December 24, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Diego. Technical requirements mandate part marking per MIL-STD-130 using the SAE AS478 method, with items being bagged and tagged. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, though the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence. Quality assurance requires manufacturers to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The solicitation includes a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small businesses and requires the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing. Compliance with the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information is mandatory.

General Info

DoD seeks 3,899 NAS6605-6 shear bolts for delivery in San Diego within 170 days.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$3,236.17

NAICS

332722 - Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

H C MERCHANDISERS, INC.

Award Issued Date

09/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

Request for Quotations SPE4A6-26-T-18RN

rfq

High

SPEA46-26-P-OU85 - Order for Supplies or Services

award

High

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 17

Solicitation

Deadline changedAug 26

Response deadline changed from Aug 25, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026.

AwardedSep 16

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

Contacts

Priscilla Holmes

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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DLA award SPE4A626P0U85 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: H C MERCHANDISERS, INC. (CAGE 53037) Total Contract Price: $3,236.17 Award Date: 09-16-2026 Solicitation: SPE4A6-26-T-18RN Line items: - BOLT, SHEAR (NSN/Part 5306011868617, PR 7017914576)

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