SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HEAD

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-3699 is a fixed-price contract issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 3,600 socket head cap screws, identified by NSN 5305002267238 and part number MS16995-84. The items must be manufactured according to the current revision of the applicable part standard, with a need ship date of April 6, 2027, and a final required delivery date of May 19, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Cherry Point in North Carolina, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and packaging standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. A critical prohibition is placed on the intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware or its packaging. Payment and invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Compliance requirements include the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, with specific price evaluation preferences available for SBA-certified HUBZone small businesses. The solicitation prohibits the use of additive manufacturing unless authorized and requires adherence to DFARS cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and certify that they do not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.