SCREW, CLOSE TOLERAN

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-72C7 seeks the procurement of 11 close-tolerance screws, NSN 5305015138895, with part number TX1026C4-15A, to be delivered FOB Origin within 163 days of award, with no variance allowed in quantity. The item is designated as a critical application component and must comply with stringent military specifications, including MIL-STD-130N for Unique Item Identification using Data Matrix barcodes and MIL-STD-129 for proper packaging and labeling. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence and mandates compliance with RP001 for palletization. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 or comparable zero-based plans. The item is sourced from approved vendors including Arconic GmbH, LISI Aerospace Canada Corp, and others, with casting or forging often required for production; suppliers lacking in-tooling must submit a Casting and Forging Assistance Request. Delivery is to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions for sustainable products, combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements; alternates are used for contract type, equal opportunity, and authorization clauses, with contractor fill-ins required for specific details. The solicitation applies the HUBZone price evaluation preference and requires representations on small business status, unique entity identifier, and CAGE code, along with disclosures under DFARS 252.204-7017 for covered defense telecommunications equipment. No contract type, unit price, or total value is provided, and no evaluation factors, weights, or award basis are stipulated in the available documentation, suggesting a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach is likely but not formally confirmed. All technical, quality, packaging, and marking requirements are incorporated by reference and must be fully adhered to for acceptance.