53--NUT,SLEEVE

This solicitation, identified as SPE4A6-26-U-4144, is issued by the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of sleeve nuts under NSN 5310014231667. The requirement is for an estimated quantity of 1,646 units with a contract maximum value of 350,000.00 dollars. This is a HUBZone set-aside solicitation with a delivery timeframe of 115 days after the order is placed, and the terms are FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract incorporates specific technical and quality requirements, including DLA packaging standards, bare item marking, and the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. Quality assurance follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans, and the hardware must comply with strict restrictions against the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds. Approved sources include High Energy Metals, Inc. and Pacific Aerospace and Electronics, LLC.