NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE

The contract pertains to the procurement of 34 boxes of self-locking nuts, part number 5310-01-421-0491, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-43K9, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required at the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a delivery deadline of 171 days after award, or by February 28, 2027, under FOB Destination terms. The item is subject to strict technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, and packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including bare item marking and barcoding for logistics tracking. The nuts are classified with export-controlled technical data governed by ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons and requiring contractors to hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete DLA export control training, and receive prior approval to access such data. Cybersecurity compliance is mandatory, requiring adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 standards, with contractors obligated to safeguard covered defense information and report cyber incidents under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF, and all supplies will be inspected and accepted at the destination by the government. Offerors must provide accurate SAM representations including UEI and CAGE codes, and affirm size status and socioeconomic certifications, with HUBZone small businesses eligible for price evaluation preferences. The contract type has not been finalized and may be proposed by offerors under alternative options, while compliance with prohibitions on forced confidentiality agreements, trafficking in persons, employment verification, and sustainable sourcing are all required. No pricing data is disclosed in the solicitation, and the contract value remains unspecified.