NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE

The contract is for the procurement of 1,998 self-locking nuts, NSN 5310-01-589-7140, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-08BD, with a total estimated value of $3,992,004. Delivery is required within 102 days after contract award, with FOB ORIGIN terms indicating that title and risk of loss transfer to the government upon delivery at the contractor’s facility, and inspection and acceptance occur at the origin. The items must be packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with palletization conforming to RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements. Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including proper identification of unit of issue and quantity per unit pack, and hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA standards and accompanied by MSDS documentation where applicable. The contract mandates electronic invoicing exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors must use the DIBBS portal for submission of proposals by the stated response deadline of July 28, 2026. The technical data associated with this item is subject to export controls under either ITAR or EAR, and its disclosure to foreign persons—whether within or outside the United States—is prohibited without prior authorization from the Department of State or Department of Commerce. DFARS 252.225-7048 governs access, and only contractors certified under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, having completed DLA’s export-controlled data training and questionnaire, may receive such data. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity compliance, including safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents per 252.204-7012, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product preference, and restrictions on acquiring equipment from communist Chinese military companies. Additionally, clauses mandate electronic payment reporting, prohibition of mandatory arbitration agreements, whistleblower protections, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements for information systems. Offerors must provide their UEI and CAGE code, declare small business status and any applicable socioeconomic certifications, and disclose any use of covered telecommunications equipment. Contract administration is managed by the ASC Commodities Division at Tinker AFB, with payment and accounting data to be finalized