Bolt, shear

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes for shear bolts (NSN 5306005590481) through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. This procurement falls under the Nonferrous Forging NAICS category and Hardware and Abrasives PSC category, indicating a focus on metalworking suppliers capable of meeting military specifications. The contract will be structured as an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract with a one-year term or until the aggregate total of orders reaches $350,000, whichever occurs first. All responsible sources, regardless of size or status, are eligible to submit quotes, which must be submitted electronically. The solicitation notice was posted on January 27, 2026, with a deadline for quote submission on February 11, 2026, providing 15 days for interested vendors to prepare and submit their responses.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting award eligibility to small business concerns. The initial requirement calls for 498 units with a delivery deadline of 121 days after order, with items to be distributed to various DLA Aviation depots located throughout the continental United States and overseas consolidation points. The guaranteed minimum quantity is 49 units, with an estimated two orders placed annually over the contract period. The contract value ceiling of $350,000 reflects the estimated total spend across all anticipated orders. All technical documentation, including digitized drawings and military specifications and standards, must be accessed electronically, and hard copies are not available, requiring prospective vendors to have digital access capabilities to review complete solicitation requirements.