53--SCREW,MACHINE

The contract is for the procurement of 553 machine screws, identified by NSN 5305-01-174-2708, under a unilateral simplified indefinite-delivery contract (SIDC) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, and is conducted through the DIBBS portal. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) arrangement, meaning individual delivery orders will be issued as needed, with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 55 units and an estimated annual quantity of 553 units. While no unit pricing is specified in the solicitation, the maximum value per order is capped at $350,000.00, and all deliveries are to be made FOB Origin, with the contractor responsible for shipping to a contiguous U.S. location of their selection. Compliance with stringent federal regulations and defense-specific standards is mandatory. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcodes, and ASTM D3951 for packaging, with palletization governed by DLA’s RP001. Hazardous materials require compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, including pre-award submission of hazard labels and safety data sheets. Technical requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with quality control inspections occurring at destination under FAR 52.246-2, utilizing MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4 for sampling with zero non-conformances required. Contractors must meet cybersecurity requirements under 52.240-93 and 252.204-7012, safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Subcontracting for commercial products is regulated by 52.244-6 and 252.244-7999, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. Offerors must hold an active Unique Entity ID and provide size status representations in SAM.gov, with mandatory disclosures for suppliers of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF using the Invoice and Receiving Report (IRR) format. All deliveries must conform to transportation