MACHINE BOLT SET

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-294W calls for the procurement of a Machine Bolt Set, identified by NSN 5306017181714 and Goodrich Corporation part number 2890706, categorized as a critical application item. The contract requires delivery of three units under a simplified acquisition, with a firm fixed-price structure and no variance permitted in quantity. Delivery must be made within 116 days after award to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, under FOB Origin terms, meaning the contractor bears responsibility for packaging and transportation costs until the goods reach the destination. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with mandatory compliance to MIL-STD-1916 or a comparable zero-based sampling plan for quality verification, assigning verification levels VII, IV, and II to critical, major, and minor attributes respectively. Packaging must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001), utilizing a Boxed Enclosed unit container with corrugated intermediate packaging, bubble wrap medium cushioning, and VCI paper wrap preservation without mercury or mercury compounds. Marking must fully comply with MIL-STD-129, using no special marking code, and include GS1-compliant barcoding for automated logistics. The use of Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. The contract incorporates a comprehensive array of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including mandatory cybersecurity requirements under 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, NIST SP 800-171 assessment obligations, and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Contract administration is governed by clauses addressing subcontracting for commercial products, pricing of modifications, whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, and equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, with several deviations authorized from standard clause language. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code if representing as a small business or if supplying covered equipment, and may be evaluated based on socioeconomic status including WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone certifications, though formal evaluation factors and weights are not specified. Performance reporting, payment, and compliance with hazardous material labeling (29 CFR 1910.1200) are strictly enforced, and all documentation for source approval,