NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-0163 is a fixed-price request from the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for 20 plain hexagon nuts, identified as commercial items under NSN 5310-00-116-1431. These steel nuts must feature a 1.000 inch nominal thread size, UNC thread series with 8 threads per inch, and a 2B right-hand thread class. Technical specifications require a height between 0.956 and 1.012 inches, width across flats between 1.575 and 1.625 inches, and a hardness rating between 69.0 Rockwell B minimum and 32.0 Rockwell C maximum. The items must be manufactured according to the current revision of the applicable military or consensus non-government part standard, and additive manufacturing is strictly prohibited. Delivery is required within five days of award, with the original required delivery date set for September 28, 2026. Shipping is FOB Destination to the Commander SRF-JRMC Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and RP001, while marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N. Quality assurance will be managed via destination inspection and acceptance, utilizing sampling methods from MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for Wide Area Workflow invoicing, Berry Amendment compliance, and safeguarding covered defense information. Quotations are due by October 9, 2026, with a price evaluation preference available for certified HUBZone small businesses.