NUT, PLAIN, EXTENDED WASHER, HEXAGON

This contract is a solicitation for the procurement of 4,306 plain and self-locking hexagon nuts with extended washers under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-17NE. The items are classified as commercial products and are source-controlled, meaning they must be manufactured and tested according to specific limited rights data. Vendors must have existing access to this data or provide traceability to approved sources, and a Source Approval Request package is required for those seeking new approval. Delivery is required within 171 days after the order is placed. Compliance requirements are extensive, including CMMC Level 2 certification for cybersecurity and adherence to DLA packaging and measuring equipment standards. The contract strictly prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds. Quality assurance involves specific sampling methods per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and physical identification must follow MIL-STD-130N. Additionally, the technical data is subject to ITAR and EAR export controls, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and completed Department of Defense training to access the data.