SCREW, MACHINE

The contract is for the procurement of 211 machine screws identified by NSN 5305011277577 and part number CA21170-3-11 from HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC., classified as a commercial item with no shelf life requirement and no need for Unique Item Identification. Delivery is required FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the manufacturer’s facility, and the item must be delivered within 171 days after award, by November 4, 2026. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specific preservation method 31 (Cling/Dry), and palletization must meet DLA’s RP001 requirements. Marking shall adhere to MIL-STD-129, with no special marking required; the unit container is a box with multiple items per container, and no preservation or cushioning materials are used. The item is designated as a critical application item requiring physical identification per RQ017. Sampling for quality assurance must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 using a zero-defect acceptance criterion, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Unspecified attributes are treated as major. The manufacturer must have an approved source via documentation per RC001 and meet tailored quality requirements under RQ001. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced via R and I numbers, with revisions controlled based on acquisition size and amendment dates. The contract requires compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity safeguards, whistleblower protections, disclosure of information, and hazardous materials handling under 252.223-7001, which mandates prior submission of Material Safety Data Sheets and strict labeling in accordance with OSHA standards. Ocean transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained 45 days in advance, and all shipments must follow MIL-STD-129 for proper labeling. Payment will be processed via WAWF, and the offeror must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code. The solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13 as a simplified acquisition with no set-aside, and while pricing is not provided in