BOLT, SHEAR

The solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-03FP seeks 1,835 units of BOLT, SHEAR (NSN 5306-01-143-3989) with delivery required 54 days after receipt of order, destined for the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA under FOB Origin terms. Offerors must comply with strict packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including proper labeling with lot numbers, CAGE codes, and part numbers, and must adhere to dry preservation methods without preservative materials. The contract prohibits the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined under FAR 52.204-24 and DFARS 252.204-7018, and mandates full compliance with domestic sourcing restrictions including the Berry Amendment, Buy American Act, and related DFARS clauses, requiring disclosure of any non-domestic materials. Foreign-sourced items are subject to additional reporting obligations, and no items produced via additive manufacturing may be proposed unless explicitly approved by the contracting officer. Fast Pay is not applicable, and due to fluctuating demand, offerors are strongly encouraged to submit quantity ranges to facilitate award flexibility without administrative burden. All vendors must register via DLA’s Account Management & Provisioning System (AMPS) within two months to maintain access to the Vendor Shipment Module, and those using VSM WebServices must update their internal schema to avoid shipping disruption. Submissions must be made electronically through DIBBS by the July 14, 2026 deadline, and offerors anticipating inability to quote must submit a “No Bid” response to avoid unnecessary requirement cancellations. Offerors are required to represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications accurately, including for joint ventures, and must provide UEIs for all partners in any joint venture structure. Certain socioeconomic categories such as WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone have additional compliance requirements under FAR and DFARS, including submission of specific representations. The contract mandates strict adherence to cybersecurity standards through DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, as well as employment eligibility verification, anti-trafficking, and sustainable product provisions under FAR clauses. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under government authority, with quality control requirements referencing