BOLT, SHEAR

The contract pertains to the procurement of 1,666 shear bolts identified by NSN 5306011861222 and part number NAS6604-20, manufactured in compliance with the current revision of the NAS6603 through NAS6620 standards or equivalent consensus non-government standards. The item is classified as a commercial item and is subject to stringent quality and inspection requirements, including inspection and acceptance at origin under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 using zero-defect sampling unless otherwise specified. Critical, major, and minor attributes must be verified using assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0, and all Class 3A and 3B threads must conform to System 22 of FED-STD-H28/20, excluding self-locking nuts and threads below specified diameters. The hardware must meet the current revision of its defining standard, and past production to prior revisions remains acceptable for existing inventory, but all new production must follow the latest edition. Physical identification of the bare item must adhere to MIL-STD-130N paragraph 4.1.b(2), including manufacturer logo, lot number, and material identification. Packaging shall comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with palletization following DLA’s RP001 requirements, and all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over general packaging standards. The item is designated as a critical application item, requiring strict adherence to quality assurance systems such as SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to meet SAE AS9003. Delivery is FOB origin to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with a required delivery date of December 24, 2026, and a 246-day performance window. Payment will be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contracting officer for the award is Monica Clark of the ASC Commodities Division. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, trafficking, equal opportunity, hazardous materials, subcontracting, and safeguarding covered defense information, including compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment. All offerors must provide a Unique