SCREW, MACHINE

This contract specifies the procurement of 570 machine screws identified by part number MS51960-100 and NSN 5305-00-774-9621, classified as a commercial item and critical application hardware. The screws must comply with the current revision of the military specification MS51960D and the broader FF-S-92E standard, with past manufactured items meeting previous revisions still acceptable if they were compliant at the time of production. All items produced after the solicitation date must adhere strictly to the latest standards. The screws are subject to stringent quality and inspection requirements, including zero non-conformances in sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with verification levels set at VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor attributes respectively. Physical identification requires marking with the contract number, NAWC CAGE code, and part number in accordance with MIL-STD-130N and MIL-STD-129, and must meet NAVAIR aircraft launch and recovery equipment traceability standards. Item Unique Identification is waived per customer request. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with preservation methods defined as type 31, dry, and no special marking codes. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in all packaging and preservation processes. Delivery is FOB origin with a 159-day lead time, required by January 21, 2027, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. The item is to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with no variance permitted in quantity. The solicitation was issued July 6, 2026, with an immediate response deadline of July 9, 2026.