Fasteners - boeing special class

The South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority, in collaboration with the State Board for Technical & Comprehensive Education, is seeking bids for Boeing Special Class Fasteners to be used at Trident Technical College's ReadySC facility in North Charleston, Charleston County. The procurement involves a comprehensive schedule of 66 line items consisting of specialized fasteners including bolts, collars, nuts, washers, and precision components with specific part numbers and required minimum stock levels ranging from 50 to 1,000 units per item. Vendors must maintain specified inventory levels and include all freight costs within unit pricing, with deliveries required within 14 days of purchase order receipt. The solicitation (IFB #5400027886) requires vendors to be registered in the South Carolina procurement system and submit bids electronically through the state's procurement portal. Key dates include questions due by March 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, bid submissions due by April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST, and award notification scheduled for May 20, 2025. The contract term is one year, beginning June 12, 2025, with four potential one-year renewal options, extending the maximum contract period to June 11, 2030.

The procurement includes specific preference provisions favoring South Carolina resident vendors and US/SC end products under Sections 11-35-1524(B)(1) and (B)(2). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the 66-line item fastener schedule suggests a significant procurement value. Award will be made by individual line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), with vendors required to complete mandatory preference questions for each line item. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is specifically designed to support Boeing training programs, indicating a targeted approach to supplying specialized fastening components for technical education and training purposes. Vendors are prohibited from ordering additional stock without receiving a specific purchase order, and the quantities listed are considered estimates rather than absolute requirements. The solicitation emphasizes that the governmental unit is only obligated to purchase the minimum stock requirements plus any additional units ordered through purchase orders.