NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

This contract pertains to the procurement of 161 plain hexagonal nuts, identified by NSN 5310-00-208-5405 and part number NAS509-14, manufactured to meet the non-government standard NAS509 Revision 9 dated 03/31/2026 and referenced in FF-N-836F Revision F dated 01/08/2026. The item is classified as a commercial item and designated as a critical application item, requiring strict conformance to quality and inspection criteria. All supplies must comply with comprehensive technical and quality requirements as defined in the DLA Master List, including mandatory packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking per MIL-STD-129. Sampling and inspection protocols follow MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans with specified verification levels and AQLs for critical, major, and minor attributes, and zero non-conformances are required unless otherwise stated. The use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds is prohibited except in specifically exempted applications such as certain batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, with additional containment requirements for portable fluorescent lamps and instruments. Delivery is FOB origin with a 74-day timeline, and inspection and acceptance occur at the point of origin. Quality compliance is enforced through a Certificate of Quality Compliance (CoQC) as required by CDRL-COQC-26033, unless overridden by a quality assurance letter. Packaging must adhere to DLA’s RP001 standards, with palletization and unit containment details specified using codes such as BD for unit containers and U for pack code. The shipment must be sent to DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins AFB, Georgia, with no tolerance allowed for quantity variance. The contract includes specific transportation instructions and references to DLA Procurement Notes C19 and C20. The original required delivery date is June 4, 2027, with a needed ship date of July 20, 2026. The item is sourced under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-37F4, with Alison Allen as the point of contact for procurement inquiries.