SCREW, CLOSE TOLERANCE

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is a Request for Quotations for the procurement of 1,963 close tolerance screws, identified by NSN 5305-01-682-0650. Designated as a critical application item, the product is a source-controlled item that must be manufactured and tested in accordance with specific limited rights data. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 332722. Interested vendors must have access to the required technical data or provide traceability to approved sources, such as SPS Technologies, LLC or Howmet Global Fastening Systems, Inc. A SAR package is mandatory for any company seeking source approval. The contract requires delivery to the DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Utah, with an original required delivery date of May 28, 2027, and terms set at FOB origin under the First Destination Transportation program. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Quality assurance is governed by strict sampling methods, including MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, where unspecified attributes are treated as major. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, though DLA Master List requirements take precedence, and all marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129. Offerors must also comply with various domestic sourcing restrictions, including the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and must use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment requests.