NUT ASSEMBLY, SELF-L

This contract pertains to the procurement of a self-locking nut assembly identified by NSN 5310-01-017-7842 and part number 3M464N14A41-1, classified as a commercial item. A total quantity of 12 units is required with a delivery deadline of 104 days from the contract date, to be delivered FOB origin to DLA Distribution in San Diego, California. Acceptance and inspection occur at the destination, and no variance in quantity is permitted. The item must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including specific packaging protocols per MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with DLA standards prevailing over ASTM. All packaging must adhere to RP001 for procurement and be palletized accordingly. The product is designated a critical application item, necessitating full configuration control and adherence to engineering change proposal procedures, and any deviation or waiver request must follow RQ002 protocols. Sampling for quality verification must comply with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, using zero non-conformances unless otherwise mandated, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II respectively. Documentation for source approval requests is mandatory under RC001 and physical marking of items must follow RQ017. Government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies per RQ011, and covered defense information regulations may apply. The contract includes approved suppliers: SPS Technologies LLC, SATAIR A/S, Bristol Industries LLC, and Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc., each with designated part numbers. Transportation instructions reference DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. The solicitation was issued on July 14, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026, under contract SPE4A6-26-T-06NE, and the original required delivery date is November 13, 2026.