NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE

The contract pertains to the procurement of 118 self-locking hex nuts with NSN 5310015644901 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-57Y9, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required within 169 days of award, with a need ship date of November 8, 2026, and FOB origin terms apply. The item is subject to strict packaging and marking requirements, mandating compliance with ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede all other standards. Palletization must adhere to RP001 guidelines, and bare items require physical identification per RQ017. All packaging must be labeled with the correct unit of issue and quantity per unit pack, and hazardous materials must be identified per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Federal Standard No. 313, requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or a comparable zero-based plan, and acceptance criteria require zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. The contract includes mandatory clauses on employment eligibility, combating trafficking, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The offeror must hold a validated UEI and CAGE code, represent its small business status accurately under NAICS 332722, and disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF, and the delivery point is DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida. No pricing is specified in the solicitation; unit and total costs will be determined post-award. The solicitation closes on May 28, 2026, and bids must be submitted electronically via DIBBS. Technical data for this NSN is proprietary or incomplete, limiting competitive procurement, and any modifications must follow DLA-prescribed procedures.