NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-353B is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of one plain hexagon nut, identified by NSN 5310-01-486-5822. The requirement is for a single unit to be delivered to the US Naval Base Sasebo in Japan, with an original required delivery date of December 10, 2025. Quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS system by December 26, 2025. The procurement is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and requires the contractor to provide a Certificate of Quality Compliance. The contract includes stringent technical and regulatory requirements. Technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, requiring contractors to have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and specific DLA authorizations. Quality standards mandate that the manufacturer's inspection system comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. Packaging must adhere to RP001 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, while marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N. Additionally, the contract incorporates cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and NIST SP 800-171A standards, and mandates the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment. Compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment is required for all quotes above the micro-purchase threshold.