SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HEAD

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13WZ is for the procurement of 459 units of a commercial socket head cap screw identified by NSN 5305-14-417-5612, manufactured to ISO 4762 Revision 4 standards and classified as a critical application item. The item must comply with rigorous technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with identification markings adhering to MIL-STD-130N paragraph 4.1.b(2), including manufacturer’s logo, lot number, and material identification, though Item Unique Identification is explicitly not required. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation method 33, no protective wrapping or cushioning, using unit container BV, intermediate container E5, and pack code U, while palletization follows DLA’s RP001 requirements. Marking for shipment is governed by MIL-STD-129 with no special marking codes applied, and barcoding is mandatory for logistics integration. Delivery is FOB origin to DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a 156-day delivery window and zero tolerance for quantity variance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point under MIL-STD-1916 or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes requiring zero non-conformances in samples according to specified AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. The item has no shelf life and is designated as a commercial product under FAR definitions. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including requirements for cybersecurity compliance under DFARS 252.204-7012, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and toxic materials, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product sourcing. It includes special provisions for electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow, restrictions on subcontracting commercial items, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 security controls, with deviations noted for several clauses. The solicitation mandates representations regarding small business status and socioeconomic certifications, though no offeror-specific data is provided. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal, with no physical submissions accepted. The contract employs alternate clauses for type of contract and small business representations, and requires adherence to DoD unit of issue