BOLT, SHEAR

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-7506 is a small business set-aside issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 865 shear bolts, identified by NSN 5306-00-942-2186. The requirement is issued under the First Destination Transportation program with an original required delivery date of April 1, 2027, and a need ship date of April 27, 2027. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The government explicitly prohibits the use of additive manufacturing for these items, and any offers utilizing such processes will be ineligible for award. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and packaging standards, including ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for palletization. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, requiring the manufacturer's system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Offerors must comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, disclosing any non-domestic materials used. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and compliance with various cybersecurity and safeguarding regulations, including DFARS 252.204-7012. Quotes must be submitted via DIBBS, and offerors are encouraged to provide quantity ranges due to potential demand volatility.