SCREW, MACHINE

The Defense Logistics Agency, through its DLA Aviation, Commodities Division, has issued a solicitation for 21 machine screws identified by NSN 5305-01-566-0338 under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-66P3, with a submission deadline of May 28, 2026. This procurement is a small business set-aside and is subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System as a DO-C9 rated order for national defense purposes. The contract requires strict adherence to military packaging standards MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking specifications MIL-STD-129, with specific preservation, unit container, and palletization codes defined, and prohibits the use of mercury or mercury compounds in any packaging or preservation materials. Delivery must occur no later than 170 days after the order date under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance required at origin in compliance with FAR 52.246-2, and the manufacturer must maintain a quality assurance system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required for acceptance, and attributes are classified as critical, major, or minor with corresponding verification levels or AQLs. All contractors must comply with a comprehensive set of federal and defense regulations, including mandatory clauses on equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, hazardous material identification, sustainable product requirements, safeguarding information systems, and changes to fixed-price contracts—all modified under deviation 2026-00038. Additional DFARS requirements include whistleblower protections, disclosure of information, control of government work product, cybersecurity incident reporting limitations, safety issue notifications, and sea transportation rules. Contractors must register and maintain current representations in the System for Award Management, certify small business status or joint venture eligibility, and avoid providing equipment or services from excluded parties. Payment and invoicing must be processed electronically through WAWF using approved DoDAAC mappings, with receiving reports conforming to DFARS Appendix F. Hazardous material must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding materials and safety must be observed. Offers must be submitted via the DIB