NUT, COUPLING, ELECTR

This contract specifies the procurement of a metric hexagon plain nut designated as a coupling and electrical component under NSN 5935-01-583-2665, with a quantity of 53 units to be delivered within 168 days to a designated DLA warehouse in Tracy, California. The item must conform to the current revision of the defining military or consensus standards, with past revisions accepted only for previously manufactured hardware; all new production must meet the latest version. Strict packaging and marking requirements apply, including direct surface marking of the manufacturer’s symbol per MIL-STD-130N and MIL-HDBK-57, excluding bearing surfaces and fasteners under 0.190 inch thread diameter. Packaging must comply with DLA’s RP001 requirements, MIL-STD-129 for labeling, and ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging unless the item is hazardous, in which case FED-STD-313 and IP025 apply. All DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over commercial standards. The contract mandates zero-defect sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or a comparable zero-based plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively; unspecifed attributes are treated as major. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with no variance permitted in quantity. Transportation and shipping instructions follow DLAD procedures C19 and C20, with FOB origin terms and delivery scheduled no later than January 5, 2027. The solicitation was issued under SPE7M5-26-T-311F with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and the unit price is $53.00 for a total contract value of $2,809. The item is governed by multiple technical specifications including MIL-DTL-38999 revisions and requires source inspection. All documentation and compliance must adhere strictly to DLA’s directives as the overriding authority for technical, quality, and packaging standards.