NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE

The Defense Logistics Agency, under the Department of Defense, has issued solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-66F6 for the procurement of 200 self-locking nuts, NSN 5310-01-397-6178, with a response deadline of June 2, 2026. The contract requires delivery to the Austrian Armed Forces at Hessen Kasematten in Wels, Austria, under FOB Destination terms, with performance expected within 20 days after award. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, DLA RP001 for palletization, and MIL-STD-129 for external labeling and 2D Data Matrix barcoding, integrated with MIL-STD-130N for unique item identification including EID, CAGE code, and NSN. All items must be marked, packaged, and labeled without exception to these standards, including adherence to hazard communication regulations for any hazardous or radioactive materials. Contractual obligations extend to the use of WAWF for invoicing, with no remit-to or payment office details specified in the solicitation, as these will be finalized post-award. The contract type remains open for the Contracting Officer to specify, and pricing data is not provided, leaving the contract value unstated. Compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses is required, including equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material safety, cybersecurity assessments per NIST SP 800-171, subcontracting for commercial items, and whistleblower rights notifications. Offerors must possess a UEI and CAGE code and submit socioeconomic certifications including WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and SDB status as applicable. The inspection and acceptance point is at origin, governed by MIL-STD-1916 or MIL-STD-105 with a zero non-conformance standard. No attachments are listed, and while evaluation factors are not detailed, submissions must be made electronically through DIBBS by the deadline. All provisions referencing deviations and alternates, such as those for 52.222-36 ALT I and 52.216-1 ALT I, indicate a tailored application of standard clauses, with the Contracting Officer retaining authority to complete certain fill-ins at award.