BOLT, SHEAR

The contract involves the procurement of 919 units of shear bolts (NSN/Part Number 5306-01-252-0866) for the Department of Defense, specifically through the ASC Commodities Division with performance at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The solicitation number is SPE4A6-26-T-879P, with a deadline for responses set for March 12, 2026. Delivery is required within 171 days after the award date. The contract incorporates strict technical and quality requirements as outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with key stipulations for sampling, acceptance criteria, packaging, and documentation. Sampling plans follow MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent standards, with stringent acceptance limits depending on the criticality of attributes. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with cybersecurity standards, including level 2 self-assessment and third-party certification under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Export control regulations are critical to this contract, as the technical data associated with the bolts is subject to ITAR and EAR restrictions, requiring prior authorization for export or foreign disclosure. Contractors must have specific certifications and training to handle the export-controlled technical data. Configuration management procedures, item marking, and removal of government identifiers on rejected items are also specified, ensuring full traceability and compliance with defense logistics requirements. The primary contact for the contract is Duane Watkins, reachable via email and phone.