BOLT, SHEAR

Defense Supply Center Philadelphia is preparing to procure a shear bolt for the KC-135 aircraft, identified by NSN 5306-01-5306-01-453-0475. This item falls under a Boeing Rights Guard Exclusion and must be sourced from one of four approved suppliers, conforming to the Boeing Part Standard BACB30US22-27. A total quantity of 568 units is targeted for purchase, with all deliveries to be made to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract specifies special packaging requirements, with pricing established on an FOB Destination basis and inspection conducted at the point of delivery. The production lead time for this item is 189 days, and partial and early shipments are permitted. This procurement will be unrestricted, allowing all responsible sources to submit proposals for consideration. The anticipated solicitation release date is June 5, 2009, and the solicitation will be accessible via the DLA DIBBS website. Interested parties can contact Dante Aleman at DSCP for further information. It is important to note that this notice does not constitute a request for proposal or any binding purchase obligation by the government and details may be revised at the time of solicitation. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 339999, reflecting its industrial classification.