NUT, EYE

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-R-XB40 seeks 400 units of NUT, EYE (NSN 5310-01-391-2360) on a Firm Fixed Price basis under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with NAICS code 332722. Delivery is required 155 days after the date of order, with FOB destination terms, and all items must be packaged and marked in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using specified packaging codes and preservation methods. Identification marking must follow MIL-STD-130N, and mercury or mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in any packaging, preservation, or handling processes except for limited, explicitly approved functional uses such as batteries or instruments, which must include secondary containment. Sampling for quality assurance must adhere to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively; unspecified attributes are considered major. The inspection and acceptance point is at destination, governed by FAR 52.246-1 and 52.246-2, and all submissions must be processed electronically via WAWF with specific DoDAACs referenced from other contract sections. Contract compliance requires adherence to a suite of FAR and DFARS clauses including prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, toxic materials, counterfeit parts, and procurement from Xinjiang, along with Buy American and trade agreement certifications. Contractors must maintain current SAM registration, submit CMMC unique identifiers for systems handling FCI or CUI, and demonstrate compliance with cybersecurity maturity levels as determined by the Contracting Officer. Past performance, based on PPIRS-SR assessments and historical quality and delivery compliance records, is significantly more important than price, and all proposals must quote the full quantity of 400 units unless the government deems a partial quote to be in its best interest. The solicitation closes on July 24, 2026, and responses must be submitted through DIBBS with all mandatory representations and certifications completed on SAM.gov.