SCREW, CAP, HEXAGON H

This contract pertains to the procurement of 9 units of a hexagon head cap screw with NSN 5305-01-298-3104 for delivery to the USS NIMITZ CVN 68 at FPO AP 96620 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-49T5. Delivery is required within 20 days after order date, no later than April 30, 2026, under FOB destination terms with no variance allowed in quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery location, and all items must be packed in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E using clean/dry preservation (Method 10) with no preservation materials, wrapped in unit containers of type 10 and intermediate containers type D3. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required, and palletization must adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in all phases of production, packaging, and handling except for specific authorized applications such as functional batteries, instruments, and weapon system components under NAVSEA 5100-003D, which additionally require shockproof design and secondary containment. The screw is designated a critical application item sourced from Siemens Energy, Inc., part number 44A2T56N, and technical data is proprietary or insufficient for competitive procurement, rendering the NSN ineligible for full technical package review. Sampling and inspection follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified; critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0, respectively. Technical and quality requirements are defined by DLA’s Master List referenced online and controlled by the revision in effect on the solicitation or award date. Cybersecurity obligations are mandated under DFARS 252.204-7012 given the inclusion of covered defense information, and contractors must ensure compliance with whistleblower rights, restrictions on former DoD official compensation, and the safeguarding of third-party cyber incident data. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF, and all offerors must maintain active UEI and CAGE codes. The contract prohibits hazardous material labeling exemptions