NUT ASSEMBLY, SELF-LOCKING, GANG CHANNEL

The contract is for the procurement of a single unit of a self-locking gang channel nut assembly, identified by NSN 5310-01-109-3118, under an indefinite delivery contract with a five-year base period and no options. The total estimated value is capped at $350,000, with delivery required 653 days after award, and FOB destination terms apply, meaning the contractor is responsible for shipment to the designated destination. The solicitation number is SPE4A7-26-R-X927, issued on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 332722 and is managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, with Marian Edwards listed as the primary point of contact. Compliance with a broad range of military and federal standards is mandatory, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and marking, and MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification (UII), which requires machine-readable data matrix codes containing enterprise identifiers and serial numbers. All items must be marked with lot numbers, CAGE codes, and part numbers, and special handling labels are required for product verification test samples, explicitly stating they are not to be posted to stock. The contract imposes stringent cybersecurity and export control obligations, with Covered Defense Information (CDI) subject to DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring safeguarding measures and cyber incident reporting. Technical data associated with the item is controlled under ITAR or EAR, prohibiting any disclosure to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, and access is restricted to contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completion of DLA export control training, and formal approval from DLA. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the contractor’s origin, governed by FAR 52.246-2, and packaging must adhere to DLA-specific requirements under RP001. The contract also mandates compliance with DPAS ratings for priority performance, hazard labeling under DFARS 252.223-7001, and adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The award will follow a trade-off approach, prioritizing past performance