Ball nut

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring 2 Ball Nut Assemblies (Part Number B21011-200) for the BPS-16 Radar System through solicitation SPMYM225Q2545. The procurement requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards unless items qualify as Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS), and contractors must provide current assessments not more than 3 years old. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to armando.saya@dla.mil and include completed vendor information, telecommunications equipment representations, tax liability certifications, and manufacturer details. The solicitation was posted on August 20, 2025, with a tight deadline requiring quotes by August 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness requirements such as properly completed and signed solicitation forms, FOB Destination pricing to Silverdale, WA, and identification of the actual manufacturer and country of origin.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, including small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, and women-owned small business concerns under NAICS code 332722. While the solicitation appears to be a sole source procurement with Beaver Aerospace and Defense identified as the original equipment manufacturer and sole known source, DLA is encouraging potential alternative sources to submit offers for future consideration. The contract requires delivery of the 2 Ball Nut Assemblies to TRIREFFAC Receiving Officer in Silverdale, Washington by September 17, 2025. The procurement falls under the Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing industry classification and involves components that have undergone recent drawing changes to include ball screw extensions required for radar system installation. Performance will occur at the Silverdale, Washington location with contract administration handled by DLA Maritime Puget Sound.