SCREW, CLOSE TOLERAN

The contract pertains to the procurement of 973 units of a screw with close tolerance specifications, identified by NSN 5305-01-320-0923, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13KC issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required within 156 days after the order date to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with FOB Destination terms placing responsibility for transportation and risk on the contractor until delivery is completed. The item must conform to current revisions of a governing military or industry consensus standard, and historically manufactured hardware under prior revisions remains acceptable. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, employing sampling methods aligned with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified. Attributes are assigned verification levels of VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively, with unspecified attributes treated as major. All hardware must be manufactured under a validated inspection system meeting AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailoring per QAP-EQ003 and NAS standards as referenced in the Technical Data Package. Packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to RP001 for DLA procurement packaging, MIL-STD-129 for shipment marking and barcoding, and MIL-STD-130N for part-level Unit Identification (UID) requirements, including manufacturer logo, lot number, and material identification. Preservation methods follow the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes ASTM D3951 where applicable. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard unless regulated under FIFRA, FDCA, or similar statutes, with sample labels required for approval prior to award. The contractor must comply with stringent cybersecurity standards, including safeguarding covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012 and reporting cyber incidents. Other required clauses include employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable product compliance, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. All submissions must be made via the DIBBS portal by August 13, 2026, and invoicing must occur exclusively through WAWF. The contractor must provide UEI and CAGE codes, and small business representations may trigger participation requirements for joint ventures, with socioeconomic compliance monitored under FAR 52.219-28. The