SCREW, CLOSE TOLERANCE

This fixed-price solicitation, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of 806 close tolerance screws, part number NAS7204U3 (NSN 5305-01-231-7427). These items are designated as critical application items and must be manufactured according to the current revision of part standard NAS7203 through NAS7216. The procurement strictly prohibits the use of additive manufacturing processes, and offers containing such items will not be evaluated. The required delivery date is March 14, 2027, with a need ship date of February 13, 2027, shipping FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina. The contract mandates rigorous quality and inspection standards, requiring the manufacturer's system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with specific gauging requirements for Class 3A and 3B threads per FED-STD-H28/20. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and RP001, while marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for invoicing and payment. Additionally, the solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, and provides a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns.