NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE

The contract is for the procurement of nine self-locking nuts, part number 5310-01-542-0005, with delivery required within five days after order placement at the Trident Refit Facility in Kings Bay, Georgia. The solicitation, identified as SPE4A0-26-T-3191, was posted on May 19, 2026, and responses are due by May 27, 2026. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including barcoding per UCC/EAN-128 standards, with preservation method code 10 (CLNG/DRY) and no mercury or mercury compounds permitted in packaging or preservation. Technical data associated with the item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, and contractors must hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete DLA’s export control training, and receive approval to access controlled data as defined by DFARS 252.225-7048. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, governed by MIL-STD-1916 and MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stipulated. Contractors must register and submit invoices exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, adhering to all applicable federal regulations for hazardous materials, including labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and toxic substances. The solicitation mandates compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those covering small business representations, combating human trafficking, cybersecurity safeguards for covered defense information, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product procurement. Offerors must provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, declare their small business status or other socioeconomic certifications, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment or services under DFARS 252.204-7016. No pricing details are included in the solicitation, and the contract type remains unspecified, though the use of simplified acquisition procedures and multiple-award clauses suggests a potential fixed-price or indefinite-delivery vehicle. All proposals must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, and technical inquiries should be directed through the designated DLA portals.