NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

The contract solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-6186 calls for the procurement of 4,637 plain hexagon nuts identified by NSN 5310-01-089-3714 under a simplified acquisition process administered by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Nuclear Reactor Program. The item must be supplied in full compliance with military specifications, with all technical and quality requirements governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements accessible online, and the applicable revision controlled by the solicitation issue date. Delivery is required to Tracy, California, at W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN, with inspection and acceptance occurring at origin under FAR 52.246-2, requiring adherence to MIL-STD-1916 or an equivalent zero-nonconformance sampling plan. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation method 33 (clean and dry), and marking must follow MIL-STD-129, including direct surface markings per MIL-DTL-1222J for traceability, with barcoding required for automated tracking. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in all packaging, preservation, and labeling operations, and any item containing radioactive material must be declared 30 days in advance with proper labeling and documentation. The contract type will be determined upon award, with standard clauses for changes, subcontracting, payment acceleration for small businesses, and cybersecurity safeguards incorporated, many under deviation 2026-00038. Mandatory representations include UEI and CAGE codes, socioeconomic status certifications, and compliance with trafficking in persons and employment eligibility verification requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by August 20, 2026, with invoicing handled exclusively through WAWF, and payment routed via DoDAACs upon contract award. No pricing details are provided in the solicitation, rendering the contract value indeterminate at this stage.