SCREW, MACHINE

The contract pertains to the procurement of 6,235 machine screws identified by NSN 5305-01-010-2305 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-54T9, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC Commodities Division. Delivery is required to DLA Distribution Cherry Point in North Carolina with a delivery timeline of 188 days after the delivery order trigger, under FOB Origin terms. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR, restricting technical data disclosure to foreign persons regardless of location; only DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, who have completed mandatory training and questionnaire, may access controlled data. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 for external labeling and MIL-STD-130N for bare item identification, including manufacturer logo, lot number, and material designation, while palletization adheres to DLA’s RP001 standards. Preservation methods are not explicitly stated but are governed by DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Hazardous materials require labeling per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and other applicable federal statutes, with Material Safety Data Sheets submitted as required. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with zero non-conformances mandated for critical and major attributes using sampling standards aligned with MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4, and all shipments must be documented electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity mandates under DFARS 252.204-7012 requiring NIST SP 800-171 compliance, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7018, whistleblower rights notification, and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. Contractors must provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, particularly if they are representing small business status or participating in socioeconomic programs. The contract type remains unspecified but is expected to be a fixed-price arrangement under simplified acquisition procedures. All proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the response deadline of May 21, 2026, and must conform to the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 104 for formatting and documentation requirements.