53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,EX

The contract pertains to the procurement of 540 units of a self-locking nut with an extended washer and double hex design, identified by the National Stock Number (NSN) 5310-00-141-3075 and part number R418P2A. This is a source-controlled item requiring manufacture and testing in compliance with specific proprietary technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Only approved vendors with access to the limited rights data or traceability to approved sources are eligible to quote, and any company seeking source approval must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Alternate offers are not accepted, and strict adherence to DLA packaging requirements and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling is mandated to ensure proper handling and delivery. The contract specifies delivery to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility in Tracy, California, with a required delivery date of July 4, 2026, and an ultimate ship date of August 18, 2026. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the destination, following MIL-STD-1916 or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan to ensure quality. Pricing and quantity terms are firmly set with no allowable variance in quantities. The contractor must comply with all identified packaging, transportation, and inspection requirements, ensuring conformity to defense acquisition standards. The contract solicitation was issued by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with a solicitation response deadline of March 4, 2026.