BOLT, SHEAR

This contract is for the procurement of 278 shear bolts, part number BACB30NE6D18, under NSN 5306010542516, issued by the Department of Defense through the ASC Commodities Division. The specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which take precedence over all other standards, including ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking. The product must be manufactured by one of several approved sources including Boeing, SPS Technologies LLC, or HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC. Sampling and inspection follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated, and critical attributes are subject to stringent verification levels or AQLs. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and no quantity variance is permitted. Packaging must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, including palletization per RP001 and labeling per MIL-STD-129. Delivery is FOB origin with a delivery window of 158 days, scheduled for completion by March 19, 2027, with a required ship date of July 21, 2026. The item is classified as a critical application component, subject to cybersecurity compliance requirements including CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, and all documentation must be maintained for source approval. The contract is tied to solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-08KX and requires all supplies to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.