BOLT, COUPLING

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, SPMYM226Q5777, is for the procurement of BOLT, COUPLING and NUT, COUPLING. The solicitation is issued by DLA MARITIME - PUGET SOUND CONTRACTING DIVISION and is set aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 332722 with a size standard of 600.

• The solicitation includes specific items such as "COUPLING BOLT, 3 INCH - 4UNC-2A BY 17.875 INCH" and "COUPLING NUT,, 3 INCH - 4UNC-2B HEAVY HEX".

• Vendors offering "equal-to" material must include manufacturer specifications for technical evaluation. Failure to do so may result in the quote being deemed incomplete.

• Technical Ordering Data is attached, and vendors must have an active account in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to obtain associated drawings. Drawings will be provided via a password-protected PDF.

• Unique Item Identification (IUID) is required for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, with specific exceptions noted.

• The solicitation issue date is March 16, 2026.

• The offer due date is March 18, 2026, at 08:00 AM.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

• Inspection and acceptance will be at the destination, with a QA inspection level of 4-7 days.

• Deliveries are scheduled for December 10, 2026, with 24 each of the specified items per line item.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via WAWF.

• Vendors must adhere to specific packaging and marking requirements per ASTM-D-3951.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical, Price, and Performance factors.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• Contractors must obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access.

• Specific clauses related to cybersecurity, Buy American, and other regulatory requirements are incorporated by reference or full text.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides material ordering data for "MIL-S-24093A w/INT AMENDMENT 1, STEEL FORGINGS, CARBON AND ALLOY HEAT TREATED, dated 10 July 2012". It specifies requirements for steel forgings, including class, type, melting practices, material sourcing, and testing.

• Class Required: C - 100,000 lb/in² minimum yield strength (Page 1 & 3) or E - 65,000 lb/in² minimum yield strength (Page 2 & 4).
• Type Required: I - Ni Cr Mo.
• Referenced Documents: Current issue of DODISS and individual documents referenced are to be cited in the solicitation.
• Manufacturing Requirements: Special melting practices are required. Continuous casting is not prohibited. Virgin raw materials are required. Transverse mechanical properties are not desired. Impact testing is required.
• Dimensions & Tolerances: Specific dimensions and tolerances are required, referencing DWG 243-6220431. An exception is noted in "ADDITIONAL DATA REQUIRED".
• Marking: Identification marking is required, but not by indentation stamping.
• Examination: Ultrasonic examination is required with acceptance criteria per MIL-STD-271.
• Preservation & Packing: Commercial preservation and packing are required, with marking per contract.
• Additional Data Requirements: Specific details for fabricating the shaft portion of a bolt are provided, including wider diameter for size adjustment, oversize taper, and countersunk ends.

This document details critical material specifications and fabrication requirements for steel forgings. Bidders must carefully review these requirements to ensure their proposed products meet all technical specifications, including material class, type, testing, dimensions, and any additional data requirements for bolt fabrication. Compliance with these specifications is essential for proposal accuracy and successful contract performance.