NUT, SELF-LOCKING, BA

This contract is for the procurement of eight units of a self-locking barrel nut, identified by the National Stock Number 5310-00-357-1925 and purchase request number 7015993704. The item is classified as a commercial product and is subject to detailed technical and quality requirements as specified in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which override standard packaging guidelines like ASTM D3951. The contract mandates strict adherence to specific sampling and inspection standards, including MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent, with clearly defined verification levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 and DLA packaging protocols, and all non-accepted items must have government identification removed. The contract specifies delivery to DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Building 376, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with an initial ship date required by September 15, 2026, and final delivery no later than December 30, 2026. The contract references approved sources and part numbers for the self-locking barrel nut, including suppliers such as SPS Technologies, Bristol Industries, and Howmet Global Fastening Systems. Inspection and acceptance of the goods will occur at the destination, with zero tolerance for non-conforming items in sampled lots unless otherwise stated. The contract includes provisions for configuration management, source approval requests, and covered defense information, reflecting its use in critical defense applications.