BOLT, SHEAR

Contract SPE4A626PE865 was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency to HC Merchandisers, Inc. on February 19, 2026, for the procurement of 144 shear bolts, identified by NSN 5306-01-258-6036. The original agreement established a firm fixed price of 120 dollars per unit, totaling 17,280 dollars, with an initial delivery deadline of December 13, 2027. The contract designated the items as critical safety components and mandated strict adherence to quality standards including MIL-STD-1916 and SAE AS9100, as well as compliance with ITAR and EAR export control requirements. Following the award, the contract underwent several modifications. A stop work order was issued on February 20, 2026, due to a protest, which was subsequently lifted on March 9, 2026, with the delivery date extended to December 31, 2027. However, a later unilateral modification, P00003, cancelled CLIN 0001 in its entirety, reducing the quantity of supplies from 144 to zero. This final action decreased the total contract amount to zero dollars with no cost or liability to the government or the contractor.