SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HEAD

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-0494 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 214 socket head cap screws that are self-locking, identified by NSN 5305001503446. This critical application item must be delivered to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas, with a need ship date of August 28, 2026, and an original required delivery date of April 7, 2027. The delivery timeframe is specified as 146 days after order, with FOB, inspection, and acceptance all occurring at the origin. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical and quality standards, requiring manufacturers to maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection will follow a zero-based sampling plan per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and bare item marking must comply with MIL-STD-130N. Packaging must meet ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 standards, with palletization following DLA requirement RP001. Additionally, the solicitation prohibits the intentional addition of mercury and forbids the use of additive manufacturing for the produced items. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and payment. Offerors must comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, with a specific price evaluation preference available for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. All quotations must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by October 13, 2026.