SCREW, MACHINE

The contract is for the procurement of three machine screws identified by NSN 5305016897171, classified as a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) item, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07EZ issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required within 163 days after award, with an original required delivery date of October 14, 2026, and a need ship date of January 4, 2027. All items must be delivered FOB origin to the designated receiving facility in Tracy, California, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including preservation method 31 for cleaning and drying, and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required. Palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). The contract enforces compliance with multiple federal and defense regulations, including cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding of covered defense information, and prohibitions on hazardous materials like hexavalent chromium and certain foreign-sourced munitions. Electronic invoicing is mandated through WAWF, and payment instructions are governed by specific DoD financial protocols. The contract incorporates a broad array of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing employment equity, trafficking in persons, small business participation, subcontracting, inspection, default, and contractor representations regarding unique entity identifiers, size status, and socioeconomic certifications. Despite the inclusion of numerous compliance requirements, critical pricing data is not provided in the contract, and the specific contract type remains undefined. The solicitation permits automated award and is open to offerors who must register in SAM, maintain active CAGE codes, and submit responses exclusively through the DIBBS portal by the stated deadline.