NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PL

The contract is for 357 self-locking plate nuts, identified by NSN 5310-00-762-2877 and part number MS21072-08, manufactured in accordance with the non-government standard NASM21072 Revision 3 dated January 31, 2023, and must conform to all applicable military specifications and quality requirements. All items must be produced to the current revision of the specified standard, with prior revisions grandfathered only for hardware made before the solicitation date. The product is classified as a critical application item requiring source inspection and compliance with MIL-STD-130N for identification marking, including proper labeling of government property. Quality assurance is governed by stringent inspection protocols under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated, and the Certificate of Quality Compliance is mandatory. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with no tolerance for quantity variance and delivery required within 169 days of contract award. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 as supplemented by DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with all units packed, marked, and labeled per MIL-STD-129 and RP001 packaging standards. Each unit pack must match the specified QUP of 025, and palletization must follow DLA guidelines. Delivery is FOB origin to DLA Distribution Jacksonville at Building 175, Swan Road, Jacksonville, FL 32212-0103, with a required ship date of November 1, 2026, and original delivery target of October 31, 2026. All technical and quality requirements referenced by R and I numbers are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List, and procurement follows DoD unit of issue standards. The solicitation number is SPE4A6-26-T-48J9, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Christopher Conte of the ASC Commodities Division.