NUT, PLAIN, EXTENDED

The contract solicitation for 3,695 plain extended nuts, identified by NSN 5310-01-670-8469, is issued under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-13QV by the Defense Logistics Agency’s AVIATION, ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION. The solicitation is open for response until August 13, 2026, with delivery required 107 days after award at the destination facility in Tracy, California. The item is subject to stringent packaging and marking standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and DLA RP001 for procurement-specific packaging requirements. Preservation must follow the 10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 code, ensuring cleaning and drying without additional protective materials. Hazard communication labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200 is mandatory, and technical data associated with the item is controlled under ITAR or EAR regulations, restricting export and disclosure to foreign persons unless authorized by DLA. Only contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA training, and authorized access may handle such data. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 under zero-defect acceptance criteria for critical characteristics. Payment is exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow, and delivery is FOB Origin, transferring title to the government upon shipment. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business representation, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, export control, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements with approved deviations. Offerors must disclose their UEI and CAGE codes if providing covered telecommunications equipment or services, and represent their socioeconomic status via SAM.gov. Pricing information is not provided in the solicitation, and no evaluation factors or award basis are specified, indicating a potential Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach typical for simplified acquisitions. No contracts have been awarded, and the document remains a solicitation pending response submission through the DIBBS portal.