NUT, SELF-LOCKING, CL

This contract involves the procurement of 477 units of a self-locking clinch nut, identified by NSN 5310-00-208-4002 and part number 6735949. The solicitation number is SPE4A6-26-T-735X, issued by the Department of Defense's ASC Commodities Division, with the place of performance at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The contract specifies a delivery schedule of 171 days after order and requires the items to be packaged according to ASTM D3951 standards, with additional packaging requirements governed by the DLA packaging criteria and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. The nuts are designated as critical application items and commercial items, subject to specific quality and technical standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements as well as sampling plans per military standards. The contract emphasizes strict inspection and acceptance criteria, with examination to occur at the destination point. The item is listed as proprietary, with no approved technical data package available for competitive procurement due to proprietary or insufficient data. Packaging and shipping instructions include delivery to the DLA Distribution Depot at Hill AFB, with detailed instructions for palletization and freight handling. The contract further incorporates several quality and regulatory provisions covering physical identification, packaging, testing equipment requirements, and the removal of government identification on non-accepted items. Communications and contract administration are managed by a designated government contact, ensuring adherence to all stipulated terms and delivery timelines.