53--NUT,CLIP-ON

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-11R2, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of 403 units of clip-on nuts under National Stock Number 5310015408468. This item is designated as a critical application item. The contract specifies delivery terms as FOB Origin with a need ship date of April 12, 2026, and an original required delivery date of May 7, 2026. Delivery and inspection are both set at the destination, specifically the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The procurement is subject to rigorous quality and packaging standards. Items must be packaged according to ASTM D3951 and palletized per RP001, with all marking and labeling adhering to MIL-STD-129. Quality assurance involves sampling methods based on MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a requirement for zero non-conformances if MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 is used. The contract also incorporates the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and requires electronic invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow system. Additionally, the award is subject to cybersecurity compliance via NIST SP 800-171 and domestic material restrictions, including the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment.