NUT, PROPELLER, SHIP

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single nut and propeller component for ship applications, identified by NSN 2010-01-475-1215 and part number 23060704, with manufacturers Rolls-Royce Corporation and CUDA II, Inc. The item is classified as a critical application item requiring strict adherence to technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes any conflicting specifications such as ASTM D3951. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, and all items must be palletized accordingly. The item is subject to zero-defect sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans, with unspecified attributes treated as major, and acceptance requires zero non-conformances unless otherwise directed. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 self-assessment is mandatory, and physical marking of the item must follow RQ017 requirements. Despite the general exemption under DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification is required per enclosed IUID technical requirements and MIL-STD-130. Delivery is FOB origin with a mandatory delivery window of 171 days, targeting a final delivery date of May 2, 2027, though an earlier ship date of January 17, 2027 is requested. The single unit must be received at the designated DLA warehouse in Tracy, California, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. No quantity variance is permitted, and all packaging must be labeled per the contract’s U/I and QUP specifications. Transportation and freight details are controlled by DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. The solicitation, issued under SPE4A5-26-T-297R, was posted on July 21, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026, and is subject to the NAICS code 336612 for ship and boat building. The primary point of contact is Brandy Coward at the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division.