NUT, SLEEVE

This contract involves the procurement of 498 units of a metal casting component identified as a "Nut, Sleeve" with the National Stock Number 5310-00-655-9860. The manufacturing process specified is metal casting, requiring specialized tooling. The contract imposes stringent quality and inspection requirements based on Department of Defense standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ sampling methods, and adherence to tailored higher-level contract quality requirements. Marking, packaging, and palletization must conform to military standards MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E respectively, ensuring proper identification and protection during transit. The contract specifies that removal of government identification from rejected supplies is mandatory, with acceptance and inspection occurring at the origin. Delivery is required within 146 days to the Defense Distribution Center at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with no variance allowed in the quantity delivered. The contract references detailed technical and quality requirements from the Defense Logistics Agency master list applicable as of the solicitation or award date. Additional support for sourcing, tooling, and material inquiries is provided through designated DLA engineering and supply chain contacts. The contract is administered by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division and includes contact information for the primary point of contact to facilitate communication. Transportation and freight instructions are delineated per specified DLA procedures to ensure timely and compliant delivery.