SCREW, MACHINE

This contract solicitation, identified by SPE4A7-26-R-X978, is for a single machine screw, NSN 5305-01-696-3274, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with the NAICS code 332722 and a maximum estimated contract value of $349,999.99. The item is procured through an indefinite delivery contract with a five-year base period and no options, where delivery orders will be placed in quantities ranging from 120 to 720 units across two price tiers. Delivery must occur within 117 days after order placement, with FOB Destination terms placing all transportation risk and responsibility on the contractor until receipt by the Government. The packaging and marking requirements strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including cold/dry preservation methods, and must comply with DLA’s RP001 packaging standards and C20 Vendor Shipment Module requirements for electronic traceability and barcoding, with nonconforming packaging subject to correction under C14 provisions. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for sampling, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively, and zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified in the contract. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, with the contractor obligated to maintain a quality system meeting ISO 9001:2015 and FAR 52.246-2/52.246-11 requirements, including flowdown to subcontractors. Technical data associated with this item is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 and restricting access to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA training, and authorization. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through WAWF, and the contract enforces compliance with DPAS priorities, hazardous material labeling standards, subcontracting controls, counterfeit part avoidance, cybersecurity protections under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, and child labor and equal