NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13QR calls for the procurement of 38 plain hexagonal nuts, identified by NSN 5310-01-419-5166, with delivery required 145 days after award to the DLA Distribution Center in Tracy, California. The item is subject to export control under either ITAR or EAR, restricting technical data disclosure to foreign persons regardless of location, with access limited to contractors holding approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program credentials, completed DLA export control training, and formal DLA authorization. All packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including barcoding, with item identification conforming to MIL-STD-130N. The nuts must be preserved using CLNG/DRY (method 10) without chemical treatment and packed per DLA RP001 guidelines, palletized and shipped FOB ORIGIN. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel using MIL-STD-1916 or MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 sampling standards, with allowable quality levels tied to defect severity. Payment is required through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the contract incorporates key FAR clauses including inspection of supplies, changes, subcontracting, small business representations, and cybersecurity safeguards under DFARS 252.240-93. The solicitation includes alternate clauses for authorization and consent, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and prohibition on internal confidentiality agreements. Contractors must represent their small business status, socioeconomic designation, and UEI/CAGE code, with potential for price evaluation preferences under HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or other set-aside programs. No unit or total pricing is specified in the CLIN, and while the award method is not explicitly stated, the context of a simplified acquisition suggests a likely Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. The contract also mandates compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for information system protection and requires hazard communication labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200, with submissions due by August 13, 2026, through the DIBBS portal.