53--NUT,PLAIN,ROUND

This contract covers the procurement of 37 units of plain, round nuts, part number 522981-01, manufactured by Alfa Laval Inc. The items are designated as critical application hardware under the Department of Defense, with strict compliance required to technical and quality standards outlined in DLA packaging and procurement requirements. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E standards, with marking per MIL-STD-129, and no mercury or mercury compounds are allowed in any part of the hardware, packaging, or preservation processes. The contract specifies that inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the origin point, with delivery expected within five days of order, FOB origin. The contract stipulates sampling and quality verification according to MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent plans, with clearly defined criteria for critical, major, and minor attributes. The contract number SPE4A6-26-T-11Z4 relates to a solicitation issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, with response deadlines in April 2026. The delivery destination is the Portuguese Navy located in Almada, Portugal, and the freight forwarding is managed by DSV Air & Sea Inc. All items supplied must comply with specified government identifiers and markings, and any non-conforming products must have government identification removed prior to rejection. The point of contact for this procurement is Xavier Keyes at the Defense Logistics Agency.