NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

This contract pertains to the procurement of 197 units of a plain hexagon nut, NSN 5310-00-639-8994, designated as a critical application item for aircraft launch and recovery equipment. The item must be sourced exclusively from approved suppliers, specifically Bec Systems LLC or U.S.A. Spares Inc., both supplying part number D87885-86, and suppliers must provide official source approval from the Naval Inventory Control Point’s Engineering and Product Support Directorate or equivalent evidence of compliance. All items must strictly adhere to the Technical Data Package Rev C Gen 3 referenced under drawings NR 80020 and NR 16236, with dimensional and material specifications as defined. The contract mandates rigorous quality controls, including mandatory Certificate of Quality Compliance, First Article Testing Report, and Production Test and Inspection Report, all governed by CDRLs and DD Form 1423s. Non-destructive testing accreditation and SAE AS9100 quality management requirements apply to all manufacturers and non-manufacturers. Items must be marked per MIL-STD-129, including contract number, NAWC CAGE code, part number, lot and serial numbers, and manufacturer’s CAGE code, with packaging following MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements. No ozone-depleting chemicals or intentional mercury compounds may be used, except for specific approved functional components with secondary containment. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with firm fixed pricing, zero tolerance for quantity variance, and delivery required within 1119 days after date of award. The contract explicitly prohibits surplus items and requires full traceability consistent with NAVAIR ALRE standards.