BOLT, SHOULDER

The contract pertains to the procurement of two shoulder bolts identified by NSN 5306014734472 and part number 7X2567 from Caterpillar Inc., with delivery required within ten days FOB origin to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. All technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions controlling based on solicitation or award dates depending on acquisition size. The supplies must comply with stringent packaging standards per MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, prioritizing DLA requirements where they conflict. Sampling inspections must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 using zero-defect acceptance criteria unless otherwise specified, and attributes are classified as critical, major, or minor with corresponding verification levels. Configuration change management, deviation requests, and cybersecurity compliance with CMMC Level 2 self-assessment are mandatory. Physical identification markings are required per RQ017, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted items. Unit of issue is each, quantity is fixed at two units with no variance allowed, and shipment must be sent by the fastest traceable means excluding parcel post. The contract incorporates tailored and non-tailored quality requirements for manufacturers and non-manufacturers, including ISO 9001:2015 compliance, with measuring and test equipment subject to verification. Delivery is due by July 13, 2026, and the point of contact is David Williams of the ASC Commodities Division.