53--SCREW,MACHINE

This contract is for the procurement of machine screws, specifically identified by the part number NAS1102E3-8P, with a total estimated quantity of 112 packaging units (PG), each containing 50 screws. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense's ASC Commodities Division under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-U-2022, with a delivery schedule of 99 days and FOB origin terms. Inspection and acceptance of the supplies will take place at the destination. The contract stipulates strict compliance with technical and quality requirements as outlined in the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Master List, referencing applicable standards such as MIL-STD-1916 for sampling, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for marking. It prohibits the use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware and packaging materials, except for functionally necessary applications specified otherwise. Packaging requirements call for preservation by drying and specific unit container coding, with palletization and marking in accordance with DLA guidelines to ensure proper identification and quality assurance. The contract allows no quantity variance, and the provided quantity is an estimate that may not be fully purchased. All items are designated as critical application hardware, requiring adherence to the basic non-government standard NAS1102. Communication and contract management are overseen by a designated DLA point of contact, ensuring that deliverables meet the established procurement and quality control standards mandated by the Department of Defense.