NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HEXAG

The contract is for the procurement of 454 self-locking hexagon nuts with NSN 5310-00-129-6126 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-09AC, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC Commodities Division. Delivery is required within 22 days after award to the designated location in Norfolk, Virginia, with a final performance deadline of November 8, 2027. The solicitation specifies a firm fixed price structure with unit pricing ranging from $3.19 to $3.22 per nut, resulting in an estimated total contract value of approximately $3,435.63, based on identified quantities. The item is classified as a commercial item, and the contractor must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which governs all technical specifications and quality standards referenced by R and I numbers in the documentation. The contractor is subject to stringent export control obligations due to the presence of controlled technical data under ITAR or EAR regulations, restricting disclosure to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce; access is limited to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed export training, and DLA authorization. Cybersecurity compliance is mandatory under CMMC Level 2, with contractors required to implement safeguards in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 and the DFARS clause 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. All bare items must be permanently marked per MIL-STD-130N with NSN, part number, manufacturer CAGE code, and lot number, while packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and DLA packaging guidelines RP001, including barcoding for traceability. Hazardous materials require compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with pre-award submission of hazard labels for approval. The contract mandates electronic submission via DIBBS by July 30, 2026, and payment processing through WAWF. Offerors must maintain valid SAM registrations, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and represent their small business status and socioeconomic designations accurately, with award considerations potentially incorporating price preferences for HUBZone or other eligible categories. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point under shared responsibility, with quality standards enforced through MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331