NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE

This contract solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense's ASC Commodities Division under the Defense Logistics Agency, seeks the procurement of a single unit of a self-locking nut (NSN 5310-01-369-5486), with delivery required within 20 days after the date of order. The place of performance and delivery is designated as Hayward, Wisconsin. Packaging and marking requirements must adhere strictly to DLA Master List Technical and Quality Requirements along with MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding, ensuring all items are properly identified with 2D Data Matrix barcodes. Preservation and packaging methods follow ASTM D3951 and related military standards to ensure quality and protection during storage and transit. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, with the government holding final acceptance authority, and quality assurance sampling performed per MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans requiring zero non-conformances for acceptance. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including contract types subject to deviation allowances, equal opportunity provisions, employment eligibility verification, anti-trafficking measures, identification and handling of hazardous materials, and foreign purchase restrictions. Specific regulations govern disclosure, whistleblower rights, control of government work products, and limitations on third-party information use. Offerors must meet cybersecurity compliance aligned with NIST SP 800-171 standards and provide appropriate system security plans and assessments. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system with the contractor bearing risk until FOB origin shipment. Submission of offers is through the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System by May 18, 2026. The solicitation mandates adherence to detailed representations and certifications regarding socioeconomic status, entity identifiers, and any covered defense telecommunications equipment or services disclosures. While pricing and contract value are not provided, the solicitation is structured to ensure strict conformity to technical, quality, packaging, and regulatory compliance mandates in supplying the specified self-locking nut.