NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

This contract pertains to the procurement of 513 plain hexagon nuts, identified by NSN 5310-01-135-5513. The order requires adherence to specific Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) packaging, technical, and quality standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-130N for physical identification and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking. Sampling and inspection requirements follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with critical and major attributes subject to defined Acceptable Quality Levels. The items are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with delivery expected within 171 days from the contract date, and shipment to be made FOB origin. The contract emphasizes strict packaging according to ASTM D3951 but defers to more stringent DLA master list requirements where applicable, including palletization standards under RP001. Government markings must be removed from non-accepted items, and the supplier must perform a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 self-assessment. Inspection and acceptance points are at destination, underscoring quality control through delivery. The contract is managed by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with key contacts and detailed contractual stipulations accessible online for compliance and reporting.