NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

This solicitation, numbered SPE4A6-26-T-18NH, is issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 14 plain hexagon nuts, identified by NSN 5310-01-656-4146. The contract requires delivery to DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a required delivery timeline of 171 days and a target ship date of February 12, 2027. The items are designated as critical application items, and the contract specifies that inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, while marking, labeling, and bar-coding must comply with MIL-STD-129. Furthermore, palletization must follow DLA packaging requirements, and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence over general packaging standards. The contract is governed by extensive FAR and DFARS clauses, emphasizing strict compliance with cybersecurity, hazardous material handling, and defense information safeguarding. Specifically, contractors must adhere to NIST SP 800-171 standards for protecting covered defense information and must provide necessary disclosures regarding telecommunications equipment and former DoD officials. Quality assurance is managed through specific sampling methodologies, such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a requirement for zero non-conformances in sample lots unless otherwise specified. Administrative execution, including mandatory electronic invoicing, must be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Offerors are required to submit representations and certifications regarding their business size, socioeconomic status, and compliance with various federal regulations via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the August 24, 2026, deadline.