53--SCREW,CLOSE TOLERANCE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-R-XD88 is a total small business set-aside issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of close tolerance screws, identified by NSN 5305-01-074-6843. The requirement is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order with a five-year base period and a maximum total value of 350,000 dollars. The estimated annual demand is 110 packages, with each package consisting of 50 individual screws. The contract specifies a guaranteed minimum quantity of 28 packages for the base year and a delivery lead time of 220 to 274 days after receipt of order. Technical compliance is governed by NAS1581 Revision 14 and QAP 13873, with quality conformance inspection requirements and specific sampling methods following MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, specifically requiring that the entire length of the shank and threads be protected by a wrap or sleeve. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, though item unique identification is not required. The award will be based on a comparative assessment of price and non-price factors, with past performance, specifically historical quality and delivery schedule compliance, weighted heavily. Invoicing and payment processing must be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.