NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PLATE

Solicitation SPEA47-26-R-XA70, issued by DLA Aviation on August 25, 2026, seeks pricing for an indefinite delivery contract for self-locking plate nuts, identified by NSN 5310-01-160-7592. The contract features a five-year base period with no options, a contract ceiling of 350,000 dollars, a guaranteed minimum quantity of 60 units, and an estimated annual demand of 240 units. Quotations are due by September 8, 2026, and must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The government will determine the best value through a comparative assessment of price, quoted delivery, and past performance, with SPRS assessments and historical quality and delivery compliance being the most heavily weighted non-price factors. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical standards, requiring packaging per ASTM D3951 and marking and labeling in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Palletization must follow RP001 requirements. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, with quality standards potentially utilizing MIL-STD-105/AQS QZ1.4. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment requests. Compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses is required, including the Buy American Act, cybersecurity safeguarding for covered defense information, and prohibitions on contracting with entities requiring certain internal confidentiality agreements.