NUT, SELF-LOCKING, CO

The contract is for the procurement of 30 self-locking nuts with a cone seat and hexagonal configuration, identified by NSN 5310-01-064-3910, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-Q-0904, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC Commodities Division. The item is classified as a commercial product, and delivery is scheduled for 106 days after award to Fort Hood, TX, with FOB origin terms placing responsibility for loading and risk of loss on the contractor until the point of shipment. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including standardized barcoded labels with required data elements such as NSN and lot number, while item-level marking follows MIL-STD-130N with a Data Matrix barcode. Although Unique Item Identification (IUID) is waived per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i), all shipping containers must still bear compliant barcoding. Preservation standards require dry storage with desiccant and prior cleaning and drying of the items. The contract imposes strict cybersecurity and export control requirements, mandating compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and adherence to CMMC Level 2 standards, including submission of a Basic Assessment in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Technical data associated with the item is subject to ITAR or EAR controls, requiring prior authorization for any export, including disclosure to foreign nationals within the U.S., and only contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed DLA export training, and authorization may access the data. The solicitation includes clauses related to combating trafficking in persons, paid sick leave, Privacy Training, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and foreign entities under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. Invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and payment is subject to DoDAAC routing data not fully specified in the document. Award will be based on a best-value trade-off with past performance, particularly SPRS assessments, carrying the most weight, followed equally by other non-price factors and price. The contractor must also comply with DPAS prioritization authority and ensure SAM registration with valid UEI and CAGE codes, along with all required representations and certifications, including affirmative disclosures regarding covered telecommunications equipment and NIST