NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HEXAGON

The contract specifies the procurement of self-locking hexagon nuts identified by NSN 5310005957421 and part number MS17829-8C, meeting the non-government standard NASM17829 Revision 2 dated 09/30/2025 and referenced in NASM25027 Revision 1 dated 12/21/2012. A total quantity of 1,839 units is required across two line items, with delivery due in 141 days after award, FOB origin, and inspection and acceptance points at the destination. Strict packaging and preservation requirements mandate compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129 marking, and DLA packaging standards, explicitly prohibiting mercury or mercury-containing compounds in preservation, packaging, and marking processes. Zero tolerance for non-conformances applies under sampling protocols governed by MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based sampling plans, with critical attributes verified at level VII and AQL 0.1. The use of ozone-depleting chemicals is banned, and no intentional addition of mercury is permitted except for specific exempted applications like certain batteries or sensors. All supplies must adhere to configuration change management and variance request procedures, and certificates of conformance are authorized unless overridden by a quality assurance letter. Delivery is split between two DLA distribution facilities in Albany, Georgia, and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with firm delivery deadlines extending into 2027 and 2028, and a strict zero variance tolerance on quantity.