NUT, SELF-LOCKING, ROUND

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-4774 is for the procurement of 30 units of self-locking round nuts, identified by NSN 5310-01-111-9113 and part number BHM-01 from Whittet-Higgins Company. The contract is managed by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division, with a need ship date of April 6, 2027, and an original required delivery date of July 2, 2027. Delivery is set as FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. The procurement includes strict technical and quality requirements, designating the item as a critical application item. Compliance with MIL-STD-130N for identification marking and MIL-STD-129 for shipment marking is required, while packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM D3951. A critical prohibition is placed on the use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware, preservation, and packaging. Quality assurance will be managed through sampling methods per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Administrative requirements include the submission of quotes via DIBBS and electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract incorporates several regulatory clauses, including the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (DFARS 252.225-7001), safeguarding of covered defense information (DFARS 252.204-7012), and representations regarding telecommunications equipment (FAR 52.204-24). Offerors must provide a Safety Data Sheet for any hazardous materials to be considered responsible for award.