NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE

Solicitation SPE4A0-26-T-4162, issued by the Department of Defense Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys, is for the procurement of 6 self-locking hex nuts (NSN 5310-01-694-7383). The requirement specifies delivery within 5 days after the date of award, with an original required delivery date of July 30, 2026. Supplies are to be delivered FOB Destination to the New York Army National Guard in Queensbury, New York. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical drawings and quality standards, utilizing a zero-based sampling plan under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, where critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned specific verification levels and AQLs. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with palletization following DLA requirement RP001. The contractor is required to use the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for all electronic submissions of payment requests and receiving reports. Regulatory compliance is governed by a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandates for safeguarding covered defense information (NIST SP 800-171), prohibiting hexavalent chromium, and ensuring the use of U.S.-flag vessels for sea transportation. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA DIBBS portal by August 12, 2026.