NUT, PLAIN, ROUND

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division under contract number SPE4A6-26-T-17PN, is for the procurement of plain, round nuts (NSN 5310-00-185-6347). The requirement consists of two contract line items totaling 152 units, with a combined estimated value of $11,624. The delivery schedule requires shipment within 171 days after receipt of order, with a target need date of February 12, 2027. Deliveries are designated FOB Origin to two locations: the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB and the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Technical compliance is strictly governed by military standards, including MIL-DTL-21337A and MS19068C for part specifications, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. Quality assurance is managed through specific sampling methods such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with defined verification levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. A significant safety requirement prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury compounds to any hardware or supplies, and any mercury-containing instruments must meet NAVSEA 5100-003D containment standards. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, cybersecurity, and the prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by the August 24, 2026, deadline.