NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HEXAGON

The contract, awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation SPE4A626F244X to ATF AEROSPACE, LLC (CAGE 13W08), is a delivery order valued at $914.16 for 879 self-locking hexagonal nuts designated by NSN 5310013897992, issued under the broader contract SPE4A626D60TN. Performance is governed by FOB origin terms, with delivery required within 249 days of award from the contractor’s facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The item must be packaged, preserved, and marked in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and ASTM D3951, adhering to DLA’s RP001 packaging guidelines. Mercury and mercury compounds are prohibited in packaging and preservation except for specific functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, controls, and chemical reagents, which must be shockproof and contain secondary containment. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-130N for item identification, including manufacturer logo and lot number, though Item Unique Identification is not required. Invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow using an Invoice and Receiving Report document type, and payment is handled through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of federal and defense regulatory clauses, including FAR and DFARS provisions covering cybersecurity (DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020), which mandate NIST SP 800-171 compliance for safeguarding controlled unclassified information, requiring a basic self-assessment and flow-down to all applicable subcontractors. Additional requirements include prohibitions on non-disclosure agreements, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity, human trafficking prevention, sustainable procurement, hazardous material labeling per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and restrictions on compensation for former DoD officials. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the Government at the destination, with acceptance criteria governed by zero non-conformance standards per MIL-STD-1916 and attribute-specific AQL levels for critical, major, and minor defects. The contractor must submit Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials prior to award and update them promptly upon any composition change. No options or extended term provisions are present; the contract