SCREW

This contract under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-59H1 is for the procurement of a critical safety item, specifically a screw with NSN 5305-01-191-2083 and part number 1037-638 manufactured by Woodward Inc., designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) by the Air Force. The product must comply with stringent quality standards including SAE AS9100 for non-tailored higher-level quality requirements and tailored quality provisions, with inspection and acceptance performed at the contractor’s origin facility. Sampling for quality verification must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with zero non-conformances required in the sample lot unless otherwise specified, and acceptance quality levels are strictly defined at 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes. The delivery of 90 units is required within 167 days of award with FOB origin terms, meaning title and risk transfer upon delivery at the contractor’s facility, and final delivery is scheduled for July 20, 2027. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific preservation methods, and all items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including lot number, serial number if available, contractor and manufacturer CAGE codes, and part number; however, Item Unique Identification (IUID) is not required. The contractor must maintain compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 via self-assessment and safeguard Covered Defense Information as defined in DFARS 252.204-7008. Hazardous materials, if present, must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and radioactive materials above specified thresholds require prior notification. Source approval documentation must be submitted, and deviations or waivers require formal review and approval from the DSC Contracting Officer. All contract clauses, including those on equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, are included with deviations noted. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF, and the contract is governed by FAR and DFARS provisions applicable to fixed-price supply contracts, with the DoD emphasizing rigorous compliance with technical, cybersecurity, and logistical standards.