53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,PLATE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-U-4132 is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of self-locking plate nuts, NSN 5310013328208. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332722, structured as a unilateral indefinite-delivery contract with a maximum value of 350,000.00 dollars and a term of one year. The primary requirement is for an estimated quantity of 1,138 units, with a guaranteed minimum of 113 units and an expected average of two orders per year. Delivery is required within 146 days after order, with shipping terms set as FOB Origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for palletization. Quality assurance requires zero non-conformances in sample lots, with sampling conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. All payment requests and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by September 25, 2026. Eligible sources include specific approved manufacturers, and offerors must comply with the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS cybersecurity requirements for safeguarding covered defense information.