53--SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-0989, issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division, is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of 1,024 socket head cap screws (NSN 5305015412554). The items are classified as commercial products and must be delivered FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The required delivery date is October 31, 2027, with a need ship date of October 19, 2027. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and technical standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a comparable zero-based sampling plan, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. A critical requirement is the total prohibition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware, preservation, and packaging. Additionally, the contractor must comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all electronic payment requests and receiving reports.