NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-24KZ is a fixed-price procurement issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, ASC Commodities Division, for the supply of eight plain hexagon nuts (NSN 5310013775142). The required delivery date is November 8, 2027, with a delivery period of 429 days. Shipping is designated as FOB Origin, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The government explicitly prohibits the use of additive manufacturing for these parts, and any offers utilizing such processes are ineligible for award. The contract mandates strict quality and technical compliance, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to align with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, utilizing sampling methods per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a requirement for zero non-conformances in the sample lot. Packaging and palletization must adhere to RP001 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, while marking must comply with MIL-STD-129. Additionally, the use of mercury or mercury compounds is strictly prohibited in preservation and packaging. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, and provides a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Payment and invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.