NUT, SELF-LOCKING, FLARE

The contract revolves around the procurement of 294 self-locking flare nuts, identified by NSN 5310-01-051-0825 and part number C7592A3B1, for critical applications within the Department of Defense. The item must conform to strict technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specific attention to sampling procedures dictated by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, but DLA's own packaging standards take precedence, requiring palletization per RP001 and labeling per MIL-STD-129, including bare item marking under RQ017. The delivery is FOB origin with a 171-day lead time, and acceptance occurs at the destination facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Pricing is fixed at $294.00 per unit, totaling $86,436 for the full quantity, with a no variance policy on quantity. The contract mandates compliance with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment equity, trafficking in persons, hazardous materials identification, sustainable products, cybersecurity via NIST SP 800-171, whistleblower rights, subcontracting for commercial items, and transportation by sea. Safety Data Sheets are required for any hazardous materials, and electronic invoicing through WAWF is mandatory. Offerors must provide UEI and CAGE codes, and size status is to be certified, though no socioeconomic set-aside is specified. The solicitation was issued on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and awards are anticipated to be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis using automated systems. All suppliers must meet the exact configuration and revision history defined in reference drawing NR 81755 C7592, and the item is sourced from approved vendors including Huck International, Fastener Technology Corp, and Lockheed Martin Corp.