NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PLATE

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13UD seeks 2,371 self-locking plate nuts (NSN 5310-01-345-1813) under a fully competitive procurement aligned with military specifications, with additional quantities of 3,210 and 8,295 units listed in separate CLINs for a total potential volume of 13,876 units, though pricing remains unspecified and no contract value can be determined. Delivery is required within 146 days of award, with the primary delivery point at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, GA, and New Cumberland, PA, listed as an additional place of performance. The items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, preservation, and handling, including specific codes for unit packaging, preservation methods, and material use, and must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage, with no special marking required. The DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) govern palletization and handling, while removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and bare item marking are mandatory per RQ011 and RQ017 respectively. Technical and quality requirements are dictated by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the revision in effect at the solicitation issue or award date controlling compliance. The contract includes a comprehensive set of federal and defense acquisition regulation clauses, covering cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and mandatory DoD assessment, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, restrictions on procurement from Chinese military companies, export control compliance, and mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport unless a formal waiver is obtained with 45-day advance notice and documented efforts. Contractors must submit Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials prior to award and promptly notify the government of any potential safety issues. Electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow is mandatory, and payment processing follows DoDAAC-based routing with potential for levies on contract payments. Employment clauses require compliance with equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. Cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting rules for commercial products, and inspection and acceptance at destination by the government are strictly enforced. Offerors must possess a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, declare their small business status, and provide detailed representations if offering covered defense telecommunications equipment