NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HE
This opportunity is for the manufacture and supply of a specific, critical shipboard fastener (a self-locking, heavy hex nut) made of Nickel-Copper Alloy, designated as Level I/SUBSAFE material. The contract is a total small business set-aside with a quantity of 1,500 units, and performance will be at the contractor's facility with government source inspection. Key requirements include First Article Testing (with a FAT report due 180 days after approval and final delivery 365 days after contract award), a compliant quality system (ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208), and strict material traceability and certification. The material is for use in a crucial shipboard system where failure could cause serious injury or loss of the ship, and the contract carries a "DO" priority rating for national defense.