NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-R-XB62 is a firm fixed price requirement issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 300 plain hexagon nuts (NSN 5310-01-368-5549). This item is designated as a Navy Critical Safety Item and a critical application item, specifically associated with Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited part number MBEU146543. The total maximum dollar value of the contract is capped at 350,000 dollars. Delivery is required within 240 days after receipt of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The contract mandates strict quality and compliance standards, including adherence to SAE AS9100 for manufacturers and sampling methods per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, requiring specific labels such as the contractor and manufacturer CAGE codes and part numbers. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information. Award decisions will be based on a best-value trade-off analysis, prioritizing past performance and cost.