SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HEAD

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-2652, issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of socket head cap screws under NSN 5305-01-406-1249. The requirement includes multiple line items with quantities ranging from 8,000 to 25,000 units, with a need ship date of April 6, 2027, and a final delivery date of May 19, 2027, to DLA Distribution Puget Sound in Bremerton, Washington. This procurement is conducted under the First Destination Transportation program and requires all quotes to be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The contract is subject to strict export controls under ITAR and EAR, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and completed specific DLA training to access technical data. Quality standards are mandatory, requiring manufacturer inspection systems to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. The award process includes a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small businesses, and the use of additive manufacturing for parts is prohibited unless specifically authorized. Compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program is required for quotes above the micro-purchase threshold. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with a strict prohibition on the use of mercury or mercury compounds. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Invoicing and payment are managed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Additionally, the contract incorporates various DFARS and FAR clauses regarding cybersecurity, including the safeguarding of covered defense information and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements.