NUT, PLAIN, SLOTTED, HEXAGON

The solicitation is for 251 plain, slotted, hexagon nuts with the National Stock Number 5310-01-216-3677, issued under contract number SPE4A6-26-T-12UH by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. The item is subject to strict technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, including specific packaging codes and preservation methods for dry and cold storage. The nuts must be delivered to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania with an original delivery date of April 4, 2027, and a need ship date of January 25, 2027, under FOB origin terms, with a 164-day delivery window after order receipt. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the destination by the government using MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331 sampling standards, with a zero non-conformance requirement unless otherwise specified. The solicitation includes multiple regulatory and compliance clauses covering cybersecurity through DFARS 252.204-7012, safeguarding covered defense information, and reporting cyber incidents, as well as export control requirements under DFARS 252.225-7048, since the technical data associated with the item is subject to ITAR or EAR restrictions and may only be shared with contractors holding approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, having completed required DLA export control training, and being authorized by DLA. Additional requirements include adherence to hazardous materials handling standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200, submission of safety data sheets, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow, requires offerors to submit valid UEI and CAGE codes, and to represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications accurately. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of August 13, 2026, and the solicitation does not specify the award methodology or pricing, leaving the contract type and unit cost to be determined upon award.