BOLT, SHEAR

The contract solicits 770 units of shear bolts and close tolerance bolts identified by NSN 5306011362174, manufactured to current revisions of NAS6703 through NAS6720 and NAS4003 standards, with compliance to technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. All items must be produced in accordance with the latest revisions of referenced specifications, and historical manufacturing to prior revisions remains acceptable only if those revisions were current at the time of production. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under FOB Origin terms, with sampling protocols requiring zero non-conformances per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, using verification levels VII, IV, and II corresponding to AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 for critical, major, and minor attributes respectively. Identification marking must conform to MIL-STD-130N, Paragraph 4.1.b(2), though Item Unique Identification is not required per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Packaging and labeling must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements taking precedence, and palletization must follow RP001 guidelines. Markings must include manufacturer’s logo, lot number, and material identification, with hazardous materials subject to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and applicable federal acts. The product is designated as a critical application item, requiring strict adherence to quality systems such as SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. Delivery is due 159 days after award, with the destination being DLA Distribution San Diego, CA, and no quantity variance is permitted. The contract includes mandatory compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses pertaining to equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguards, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, prohibitions on acquisition of covered telecommunications equipment, and maritime transportation requiring U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained 45 days in advance. Payment must be processed through WAWF using an invoice and receiving report, and all offerors must provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code along with accurate small business status and socioeconomic representations. The solicitation is open for response through