NUT, SELF-LOCKING, DOUBLE HEXAGON

The contract pertains to the procurement of 408 self-locking, double hexagon nuts identified by NSN 5310-01-184-0355 and part number HS4143-3, sourced from approved manufacturers including Boeing, SPS Technologies, Howmet Global Fastening Systems, and Bristol Industries. The material is source-controlled and must be manufactured and tested in accordance with limited rights data that the government cannot provide; only vendors with access to this data or verifiable traceability to approved sources may quote. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with sampling following MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 using zero non-conformances required for all lots unless otherwise specified, and attributes classified as critical, major, or minor with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. Quality management systems must comply with ISO 9001:2015, and the item is not subject to shelf life restrictions. Cybersecurity requirements mandate a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, and the contract incorporates DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with palletization in line with DLA’s RP001 requirements. Item Unique Identification is waived per the service customer’s request under DFARS 252.211-7003. The contract requires a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for any vendor seeking approval, and all technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List take precedence over other standards. Delivery is FOB origin, with a required delivery date of October 14, 2026, and an actual need ship date of February 15, 2027, to be fulfilled within a 200-day ADO window. Electronic invoicing is mandatory through WAWF, and compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses covering changes, payment, subcontracting, small business representation, hazardous materials, export control, and prohibited procurement from communist Chinese military companies is fully enforced. The solicitation issued on July 29, 2026, has a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via the DIBBS portal. No contract type or pricing details are provided