SCREW, MACHINE

This contract involves the procurement of 625 machine screws identified by NSN 5305-01-162-9688 and part number MS24693-C321, with an original required delivery date of March 1, 2026. The items are to be delivered within 13 days FOB origin to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in Tracy, California. The contract specifies compliance with detailed technical and quality requirements as outlined in the Defense Logistics Agency's master list, with adherence to standards such as MIL-STD-1916 for sampling, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Packaging must not contain mercury or mercury compounds, and physical identification and item marking must follow prescribed government standards. Quality assurance provisions include the use of specific inspection and acceptance points at origin, zero tolerance for non-conformances unless stated otherwise, and tailored higher-level contract quality requirements. The contract also prohibits intentional use or exposure to mercury except under limited exceptions. Shipping and handling follow DoD directives with marked packaging and palletization per DLA procurement procedures. The contract is managed by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with Daniel Fink as the primary point of contact for vendor coordination.