NUT, PLAIN, SLOTTED, HEXA

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-305S is for the procurement of 430 units of a plain slotted hexagon nut identified by NSN 5310-01-554-1608 and SAE part number MS9363-13, with delivery required within 170 days after receipt of order to Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The item must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards, primarily ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with all requirements superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which integrates specific technical and quality controls referenced by R or I numbers. Packaging must adhere to RP001 DLA packaging requirements, including proper palletization, and all containers must be labeled with barcodes, unit of issue, quantity per unit pack, and hazard markings in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) if applicable, with exceptions for materials regulated under other federal statutes. Hazardous materials must have Safety Data Sheets submitted pre-award, and any exempt items must be identified. Inspection and acceptance are performed by the Government at the destination under FAR 52.246-1, with FOB Origin terms requiring the contractor to bear transportation costs to a contiguous U.S. location. The solicitation mandates compliance with multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including employment equity, anti-trafficking, cyber incident reporting (NIST SP 800-171), and subcontractor transparency, with specific alternates and deviations applied, including Alternate I of 52.222-36 and Alternate II of 52.227-1. Offerors must hold an active Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, self-certify their small business status in SAM, and disclose any involvement with covered telecommunications equipment per Section 889. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF using approved document types such as Invoice 2in1 or Combo Document. Payment and administrative details, including DoDAACs and COR/COTR information, are deferred to the resulting award. No contract type, unit price, or total value is specified in the solicitation, and award is expected to be based on a trade-off evaluation considering technical compliance, delivery reliability, and price, though the formal basis is not explicitly stated. Proposals must be submitted electronically via