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The proposed procurement is for NSN 5306017193238 BOLT,MACHINE, with a quantity of 1503 units. The solicitation may result in an Automated IDC (Indefinite Delivery Contract) with a term of one year or until the aggregate total of orders placed against the contract/order reach $350,000. The estimated number of orders per year is 4, and the Guaranteed Minimum quantity will be 150. Items will be shipped to various CONUS and OCONUS (via consolidation and containerization point) DLA Depots.
Key p... | Title: 53--BOLT,MACHINE, Agency: U.S. Department Of Defense, State: Virginia, Open Date: 2/22/2026, Close Date: 3/9/2026, Last Updated Date: 3/2/2026
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The opportunity involves the procurement of 1,503 units of NSN 5306017193238 BOLT, MACHINE, potentially leading to an Automated IDC with a contract value not exceeding $350,000. The solicitation is crucial for supporting multiple DLA Depots within CONUS and OCONUS locations, with an estimated four orders per year. The bidding period opens on February 22, 2026, and closes on March 9, 2026, providing a clear timeline for proposal development.
The buyer seeks to establish a contract for the supply of machine bolts to support U.S. Department of Defense operations, ensuring that they have a reliable source of these components available for rapid deployment and usage in various applications.
- Manufacturers of NSN 5306017193238
- Distributors with a strong logistics network
- Companies with prior DLA experience
- Review specifications for NSN 5306017193238 BOLT, MACHINE
- Develop supply chain and logistics for CONUS and OCONUS distribution
- Prepare pricing structure aligned with the $350,000 contract cap
- Submit proposal in compliance with solicitation requirements by March 9, 2026
- Completed pricing proposal
- Technical specifications compliance
- Delivery and logistics plan
- Past performance references
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- Ensure compliance with DLA and DoD standards
- Adhere to specific formatting and submission requirements detailed in the solicitation
- Propose competitive pricing to maximize chances of selection while considering the minimum guaranteed quantity of 150 units
- Consider tiered pricing based on projected order volumes
- Identify teaming partners with logistics capabilities for OCONUS deliveries
- Consider joint ventures with manufacturers that meet DLA specifications
- Risk of non-compliance with DoD standards leading to disqualification
- Potential challenges in shipping logistics for OCONUS locations
- Fluctuations in cost of materials affecting pricing proposals
- What are the specific quality requirements for the machine bolts?
- What are the shipping and handling expectations for both CONUS and OCONUS?
- Is there a preferred vendor list for suppliers to consider?”],
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- Automated IDC
- BOLT,MACHINE
- NSN 5306017193238
- DLA Depots
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- No specific guidelines on delivery timelines
- No details on performance metrics
- Any compliance certifications required are not mentioned
- Lack of specific terms regarding adjustments to order quantities
- No detail on payment terms or invoicing procedures
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