53--NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON

This solicitation, numbered SPE4A6-26-T-17CW, is issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, for the procurement of 71 plain hexagon nuts (NSN 5310-01-447-3328). The procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with an estimated total value of approximately $46,348.66. The contract requires delivery to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania within 35 days of the award, with terms set as FOB Destination. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) no later than August 24, 2026. The contract is subject to rigorous technical, quality, and regulatory requirements. Suppliers must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for shipment and bar-coding. Quality assurance must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards. Significant regulatory oversight is in place regarding export control, as the technical data may be subject to ITAR or EAR, requiring contractors to hold approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) status. Additionally, the contract includes stringent provisions for the handling of hazardous materials, the prohibition of mercury and hexavalent chromium, and the safeguarding of covered defense information. Administrative tasks, including payment requests and receiving reports, must be managed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.