NUT, PLAIN, CASTELLAT

This contract covers the procurement of 17 plain castellated hexagon nuts, identified by NSN 5310-01-398-8768, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-961G issued by the Department of Defense's ASC Commodities Division. The nuts are to be delivered within 22 days FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization following DLA packaging requirements outlined in RP001. The contract explicitly incorporates technical and quality standards from the DLA Master List, including sampling and inspection protocols in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 and mandates zero tolerance for non-conformance unless otherwise specified. The contract emphasizes adherence to detailed quality assurance, identification, and marking requirements, such as removal of government identification on non-accepted supplies and physical item marking standards. Delivery and shipping instructions specify parcel post and freight shipping addresses both at the New Cumberland facility, ensuring proper handling and transportation per DLA guidelines and specific procedural notes. The solicitation allows for manufacturer discretion in inspection methods within established standards and sets rigid quantity variance limits at zero percent. Contact for the contract is provided to facilitate communication, with a response deadline for bids set shortly after issuance in March 2026.