53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HEXAGON

Solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-6485 is a total small business set-aside issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Nuclear Reactor Program for the procurement of 1,050 self-locking hexagon nuts (NSN 5310-00-245-3505). The items are defined by military or consensus non-government standards, specifically referencing NASM17828 and NASM25027. This is a critical application item requiring source inspection, with delivery expected within 105 days of award and a required delivery date of April 21, 2027. The shipment is designated as FOB Origin and will be delivered to DLA Distribution Puget Sound in Bremerton, Washington, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Technical requirements include strict adherence to MIL-STD-130N for identification marking and the application of a manufacturer's symbol listed in MIL-HDBK-57 directly to the item surface, provided the thread diameter exceeds 0.190 inches. Gauging for Class 3A and 3B threads must conform to System 22 of FED-STD-H28/20. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, with a strict prohibition on the use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in preservation and packaging. The manufacturer's quality system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Invoicing and payment requests are to be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.