NUT, SELF-LOCKING, EX

This solicitation, issued under number SPE7M2-26-T-6165 by the Department of Defense’s Nuclear Reactor Program through DLA Land and Maritime, seeks a fixed-price quotation for 544.720 HD of a self-locking, extended washer hex nut designated as a critical safety item for the DOD aviation community. The item, identified by NSN 5310-00-807-1471, must be manufactured, tested, and inspected in full compliance with NASM21042 Revision NR 4, NASM25027 Revision NR 1, and QAP 13873 CDRL-008071471-23291, with stress durability testing conducted at 80% of the average tensile strength for a minimum of 23 hours per NASM1312-14. Origin inspection and acceptance are mandatory under FAR 52.246-2, and the manufacturer’s quality management system must conform to SAE AS9100 or an equivalent standard, with dealers and distributors required to specify any alternative certification and provide current accreditation details. Delivery is required within 107 days ADO, with FOB Origin pricing to be used for quotations despite conflicting FOB Destination reference, and final delivery must reach the DLA Distribution DDSF New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Offerors must comply with stringent domestic sourcing restrictions, including the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, with the Berry Amendment threshold now set at $150,000, necessitating disclosure of any non-domestic materials via written notification. The solicitation prohibits the inclusion of covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined by DFARS 252.204-7018 and FAR 52.204-24, and requires adherence to cybersecurity protections under DFARS 252.204-7012, including cyber incident reporting. All offers must be submitted through DIBBS by 2026-08-20, and offerors are strongly urged to provide quantity ranges due to fluctuating demand, to allow for award flexibility without administrative burden. Small business joint ventures must submit required representations under FAR 52.212-3 and 52.219-1, and all offerors must validate their SAM representations and maintain active UEIs