NUT, SELF-LOCKING, DOUBLE HEXAGON

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded PEERLESS AEROSPACE, LLC a fixed-price contract valued at $13,201.65 for the procurement of 2,667 self-locking double hexagon nuts with NSN 5310014414542, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-05UC. The award, issued on July 22, 2026, is designated as a small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 332722, and requires delivery by February 10, 2027, with a 146-day lead time after receipt of order. The items must be shipped to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker Air Force Base, with FOB destination terms and packaging, marking, and palletization conforming to ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and DLA’s RP001, with all DLA Master List requirements taking precedence. Inspection is required at the destination per FAR 52.246-2, employing zero-defect sampling methodologies under MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or similar plans, with critical, major, and minor attributes assessed at AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandatory provisions on cybersecurity (DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171), trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, hazardous materials, sustainable products, and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Deviations to several clauses were authorized through 2026-00038 and 2026-00025, and the contractor must comply with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, with a reduced threshold of $150,000. Performance is subject to DPAS priority ratings and electronic invoicing via WAWF, requiring SAM registration, active representations, and compliance with subcontracting, whistleblower, and ethics requirements. Acceptable sources for this part include Boeing, SPS Technologies, Howmet, Space-Lok, Bristol Industries, and Boeing Distribution Services Defense.