NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HEXAGON

The contract is for the procurement of 118 self-locking hexagon nuts identified by NSN 5310-00-411-4385, with additional quantities of 2,251 and 7,728 units listed under separate line items, all to be manufactured in full compliance with NASM17830 and other applicable consensus non-government standards. The item is classified as a commercial item and must be marked per MIL-STD-130N, including manufacturer logo, lot number, and material identification, while also adhering to MIL-STD-129 for shipping and storage labeling and UID barcoding for traceability. Packaging must meet MIL-STD-2073-1E or ASTM D3951 under Preservation Method Code 10, with no preservation, wrap, or cushioning materials used, and palletization must comply with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The delivery is FOB origin with a 105-day performance timeline, and final acceptance occurs at the contractor’s facility, governed by FAR 52.246-2. All supplies must strictly exclude intentional mercury or mercury compounds except in specific exemptions like batteries, sensors, and weapon systems, with portable mercury-containing devices requiring shockproof design and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract mandates adherence to a comprehensive set of DFARS and FAR clauses including prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, toxic materials, and covered defense telecommunications equipment, along with safeguards for covered defense information under NIST SP 800-171 and cybersecurity incident reporting. The solicitation is a HUBZone set-aside requiring representation of small business status and joint venture compliance, and contractors must submit a Certificate of Quality Compliance with data potentially sourced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory, and all submissions must be made through DLA’s eProcurement portal or DIBBS prior to the August 17, 2026 deadline. Critical item source inspection is required, and any configuration changes or waivers must follow formal engineering change proposal procedures. The contract value is not stated, and no formal evaluation factors or award basis are disclosed, indicating the award will likely be based on compliance and price within a technologically acceptable framework.