SCREW, CLOSE TOLERAN

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13QD seeks 165 close tolerance screws with NSN 5305-01-593-9759, to be delivered to DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland, Pennsylvania by January 26, 2027, which is 119 days after award date. The item is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements defined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R and I numbers, and must conform to applicable military and industry specifications including MIL-STD-130 for part marking, ASME Y14.5 for tolerances, SAE AS8879 for screw threads, MIL-PRF-46010 for dry film lubricant, and ASTM E1417 for penetrant inspection. Quality assurance obligations require full contractor responsibility for inspection and conformance to MIL-STD-1916 sampling plans with zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, and acceptance is deferred to the destination point. Technical data associated with the screws is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons unless the contractor holds approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, has completed mandatory DLA export control training, and has received explicit authorization from DLA to access the controlled data. Packaging and marking must comply with ASTM D3951 and DLA’s RP001 requirements, including palletization, corrosion inhibition, and MIL-STD-129 labeling with machine-readable 2D barcodes for traceability. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity requirements for safeguarding covered information systems, clauses related to trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, with several deviations noted. Special requirements include labeling of hazardous materials under federal standards and compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard unless exempted. Payment processing must occur through WAWF, with no Fast Pay or IPP authorization unless specifically permitted. The solicitation specifies FOB Origin terms and requires submission via the DIBBS portal by August 13, 2026. Offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, declare size status under NAICS 332722, and if claiming socioeconomic status must provide appropriate certifications and joint venture UEIs where applicable. Pricing details are incomplete, and the contract type remains undetermined until award