SCREW, #10-32 x 3/8 BUTTON HEAD, SIX LOBE 18-8 S/S - REF 2095753

Dallas County's Department of Procurement is seeking a specific hardware component: a #10-32 x 3/8 inch button head screw with six-lobe design, manufactured from 18-8 stainless steel (referenced as item 2095753). The procurement opportunity was posted on November 6, 2025, with proposals due by November 11, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window of approximately five days. The solicitation is specifically targeted at vendors capable of supplying this precise mechanical fastener, likely for infrastructure, maintenance, or equipment repair purposes within the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) system. The attached purchase order terms and conditions document outlines comprehensive requirements for potential suppliers, including strict quality specifications, delivery expectations, and operational standards. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide screws that meet exact dimensional and material composition requirements, with a focus on merchantable quality and suitability for intended use.

The procurement appears to have standard equal opportunity employment provisions and includes specific certifications regarding vendor relationships, particularly noting restrictions on businesses with foreign terrorist organizations or those boycotting certain international entities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation, the purchase order terms suggest a competitive bidding environment with rigorous vendor qualifications. The attached documentation indicates payment terms of 30 days from invoice or order receipt, suggesting potential financial considerations for interested suppliers. Although a specific award value is not disclosed, the narrow specification of the screw suggests this may be a targeted, potentially low-value procurement focused on precise technical requirements. Vendors will need to carefully review the detailed purchase order terms, demonstrating compliance with DART's operational and legal standards to be considered for the contract.