NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

The contract is for the procurement of 29 plain hexagonal nuts with NSN 5310-01-355-8788 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-06JQ, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC Commodities Division. Delivery is required within 171 days from award, with a need ship date of January 10, 2027, and a final delivery date of February 23, 2027, to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, under FOB destination terms. The solicitation is for a Request for Quotations with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, and the procurement is classified under NAICS code 332722. The contract includes strict technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by 'R' or 'I' numbers, and mandates compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including specific preservation, cleaning, and container codes. Mercury and mercury compounds are prohibited in all packaging and marking processes, and hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and accompanied by appropriate safety data sheets. The item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization for any disclosure to foreign persons or entities, and only contractors with approved JCP certification, completed training, and DLA authorization may access the controlled technical data. Cybersecurity requirements are enforced through DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors, and all contractors must safeguard covered defense information as defined in applicable clauses. Contractors must be registered in SAM, maintain current representations and certifications, and comply with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with non-domestic materials requiring explicit disclosure. Offers using additive manufacturing are ineligible for award, and a price evaluation preference is applied to certified HUBZone small businesses. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to whistleblower rights, cyber incident reporting, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, labor standards, sustainable products, trafficking in persons, employment verification, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. All deliveries must be supported by compliant receiving reports processed through WAWF, with payment requests aligned to FAR 52.2