53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HEXAGON

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-12CA is a total small business set-aside issued by the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 105,969 self-locking hexagon nuts (NSN 5310-01-524-5026). The requirement specifies a delivery timeline of 132 days after the date of award, with a final required delivery date of May 9, 2027, to be shipped to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas. All quotes must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and security standards, including CMMC Level 2 certification and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. Technical data is subject to ITAR and EAR export controls, requiring contractors to have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130N, with preservation method 10 (cleaning and drying). Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with quality standards governed by MIL-STD-1916 and ISO 9001 or SAE AS9003. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.