53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,BARRE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-Q-1424 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 1,198 self-locking barrel nuts (NSN 5310-01-101-0772). This requirement is designated as a Navy Identified Critical Safety Item (CSI) and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 332722. The items are to be delivered to DLA Distribution Cherry Point within 325 days after the order is placed. Approved sources include CAGE codes 56878 and 97393. The award will be based on a best-value comparative assessment where price, past performance, and other evaluation factors are considered approximately equal. Past performance is significantly more important than other non-price factors, with SPRS assessments carrying the most weight, followed by historical quality and delivery schedule compliance. Quality requirements include adherence to SAE AS9100 and sampling per MIL-STD-1916, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. Contractors must utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. The solicitation incorporates various federal and defense clauses, including the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Quotes must be submitted electronically by the deadline of September 24, 2026.