SCREW, CLOSE TOLERAN

The contract encompasses the procurement of 1,088 units of a close tolerance screw with NSN 5305011059372, identified by part number HT4068-3-13A and superseding the older 3M926 designation, per engineering drawing 76301 3M927 Revision M dated November 3, 2009. The item is classified as a critical application component, with multiple qualified suppliers including SPS Technologies, LLC, Howmet Global Fastening Systems, and Huck International, Inc., all required to meet exact technical specifications and interchangeability requirements defined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Sampling and inspection must follow MIL-STD-1916 or a comparable zero-based plan, with zero non-conformances mandated in the sample lot unless otherwise specified; critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. Packaging and labeling are governed by MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, though DLA Master List provisions take precedence, with palletization required per RP001. The screw must be delivered FOB destination to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, within 59 days after award, with no variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point. The contract is a fixed-price, simplified acquisition under FAR 52.213-4 with deviation 2026-00038 applied to several clauses, including the type of contract and SAM maintenance clause. Cybersecurity compliance is mandatory under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020, requiring NIST SP 800-171 implementation, SPRS scoring, and cyber incident reporting. Offerors must affirm small business status, HUBZone eligibility, and UEI/CAGE code compliance, and must not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7018. Invoicing must occur via WAWF, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by the deadline of May 21, 2026. The contract also includes clauses on whistleblower rights, compensation of former DoD officials, protection