BOLT, SPECIAL

The solicitation SPE7M2-26-Q-0678 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense seeks 111 units of a special bolt identified by NSN 5306-01-111-6010, with optional increments of 75–100, 125–150, and 151–200 units, under a firm fixed price structure. Performance is governed by a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific clauses, focusing on supply chain security, cybersecurity, workforce protections, and ethical compliance. The contract mandates adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation using CLNG/DRY methods, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, which requires NSN, contract number, lot number, CAGE codes, and part number marking on each unit, with serialized items including serial numbers and special identification for test samples. All deliveries are FOB origin, with production units and related reports due 729 days after award, while the contractor FAT report is due at 300 days. The contractor must submit first article test reports, production test results, and certificates of quality compliance, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the contractor’s facility. Mandatory clauses include safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012, prohibiting covered telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018, enforcing minimum wage requirements per Executive Order 14026, and requiring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. Cyber incident reporting, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on Kaspersky, ByteDance, and other foreign-controlled entities are strictly enforced. The contractor must comply with the Buy American Act under Alternate II and restrictions on certain minerals like tantalum and tungsten. Invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow with electronic payment via System for Award Management and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors required. The solicitation imposes rigorous representation and certification obligations including UEI, CAGE codes, and socioeconomic status, though completion status is not disclosed. No pricing details are available in the solicitation, and while evaluation factors reference used or surplus property, the full weighting scheme and basis of award remain unspecified. The point of contact for inquiries is Kyle Barr at DLA, with electronic submission accepted via DIBBS, and no formal attachments are listed despite referenced deliverables.