NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PL

The contract entails the procurement of 59 units of a self-locking nut, designated as a plate type, with the National Stock Number 5310-01-394-7847. This item is classified as a commercial product and is identified as a critical application item requiring compliance with specific technical and quality requirements outlined in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Master List. The contract mandates strict adherence to inspection and acceptance procedures at the origin, utilizing military standards such as MIL-STD-1916 for sampling and ASTM D3951 for packaging, with additional requirements for marking and identification per MIL-STD-129. The nuts must meet tailored higher-level contract quality standards, including both physical identification and cybersecurity self-assessment at the CMMC Level 2. Delivery is scheduled with a lead time of 171 days, with an original required delivery date set for August 11, 2026, and a need-by ship date of September 15, 2026. All shipments are to be FOB origin and directed to the DLA Distribution Depot in Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Packaging must also comply with DLA packaging requirements and transportation notes specified within the contract. The procurement is managed under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-00Z4 by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, with point of contact provided for coordination. The contract emphasizes zero tolerance for non-conforming items in sampled lots and enforces removal of government identification on rejected supplies.