SCREW, CLOSE TOLERANCE

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13LG seeks 457 close-tolerance screws (NSN 5305-01-164-8523) under a fully competitive procurement governed by military and federal specifications. Deliveries must be completed within 117 days after award, with shipment destined for Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, under FOB Origin terms. Technical and quality requirements are defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes other standards such as ASTM D3951, and must be strictly adhered to. Packaging must conform to DLA’s RP001 requirements and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including machine-readable barcodes, while item identification follows MIL-STD-130N. Although IUID is not required, hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and declared through submitted Safety Data Sheets and a hazardous materials list as mandated by DFARS 252.223-7001. Each manufacturing lot requires a Certificate of Quality Compliance uploaded to iRAPT, supported by certified test reports and a DD Form 1153. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-2, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and suppliers must maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. Contract administration is managed through WAWF for invoicing, with payment routed via DoDAACs, and all subcontracting for commercial items follows DFARS 252.244-7999. Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated, including those on cybersecurity safeguarding, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment. The solicitation requires offerors to provide UEI and CAGE codes if supplying covered defense equipment and to accurately represent size status and socioeconomic status through SAM.gov, with joint ventures disclosing partner identities. No contract type, pricing, or evaluation factors are filled in, leaving award methodology and financial terms undefined within the solicitation materials. The response deadline is August 13, 2026, with submissions mandatory through the DLA Internet Bid Board System.