BOLT, SELF-WRENCHING

The solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-14LN issued by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense requires the supply of 317 self-wrenching bolts, identified by NSN 5306-01-130-2757, to be delivered within 348 calendar days after order placement at FOB Origin terms. A critical requirement mandates the contractor to submit five units of the item within 90 calendar days of contract award for government-conducted first article testing at the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida, with written notification of approval or disapproval due within 60 days of receipt. The cost of this first article testing is fixed at $2,000 and is administratively added to each offeror’s price, indicating a strong emphasis on cost competitiveness in award decisions. Performance must adhere to stringent quality standards including SAE AS9100, MIL-STD-1916 for sampling with zero non-conformances, and MIL-STD-129 for marking all units with lot number, serial number, contractor and manufacturer CAGE codes, and part number. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, using dry preservation methods, unit packaging in boxes, and mail outer packaging without cushioning or preservation materials. Compliance with hazardous material regulations is mandatory, requiring adherence to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award, with specific labeling for any radioactive materials exceeding 0.002 microcuries per gram or 0.01 microcuries total. Ocean transportation must be via U.S.-flag vessels unless a written waiver is obtained 45 days in advance, and such compliance must be attested on invoices. The contract incorporates multiple DFARS and FAR clauses governing cybersecurity, subcontracting, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, and safeguarding of covered information systems. Offerors must provide current Unique Entity ID and CAGE code information, affirm small business status if applicable, and disclose any use of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Proposals are to be submitted electronically via DIBBS by August 17, 2026, with no paper submissions accepted, and all payments must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow. No contract value is stated due to missing unit pricing, and award is expected to follow a cost-focused, technically acceptable approach, likely under a Lowest Price