Fasteners

The solicitation issued by Nashville Electric Service (NES), under the solicitation number Z3943, seeks bids for the procurement of 80 units of a specific cover fastener for Altec aerial devices. The fastener required is an isoplastic, flanged hex head capscrew measuring 1.5 inches in length by 3/8 inch diameter, with the sole approved manufacturer part number being ALTEC 202-51206. No alternate brands or substitutions are permitted, ensuring uniformity and compliance with NES’s specified standards. The delivery location and place of performance are designated as Nashville, Tennessee, with electronic bid submission mandatory through NES’s Bid Center by 2:00 PM local time on March 2, 2026. Delivery timeline will be considered as part of the award evaluation, though no explicit performance period or FOB terms are provided. The contract documentation does not include standard federal acquisition clauses, special contract requirements, or detailed packaging, inspection, and acceptance criteria beyond the required part specifications. No pricing or contract value is disclosed, and the basis for award appears to emphasize strict technical compliance with the approved part and delivery timing, likely reflecting a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Administrative contacts and procurement information reference Alan Martinez as the primary procurement official. The solicitation involves a straightforward commercial supply purchase without additional service or option provisions, with no instructions on invoicing or formal representations and certifications included in the available documents. The overall contracting framework reflects a simplified procurement process focused on supply of a precisely defined fastener part essential to the operation or maintenance of Altec aerial devices within NES’s infrastructure.