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The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting bids for two propeller nut forgings manufactured from Class 2 nickel-molybdenum steel, conforming to MIL-S-23284A specifications. The solicitation requires detailed technical specifications, including precise dimensional requirements of 28-1/4" outside diameter x 14-1/4" inside diameter x 12-1/2" thick with a +/- 1/32" tolerance. Bidders must comply with specific testing protocols, including mandatory Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT) and Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 standards. Contractors are also required to demonstrate NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity compliance, unless the items are classified as Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS). The solicitation mandates electronic submission through SAM.gov, with a response deadline of December 4, 2024, and requires bidders to provide manufacturer information, country of origin, lead time, and complete all required representations.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside, targeting manufacturers in the All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332999). The place of performance is Bremerton, WA 98314, specifically the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, with delivery FOB destination. While specific award value is not detailed, the contract involves procuring two precise metal forgings with stringent material and testing requirements. Bidders must submit a completed solicitation via email to diana.baldwin@dla.mil and include a CAGE code, tax liability representations, and complete specific documentation such as the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) exhibits. The procurement falls under the Product Service Code 2010 for Ship and Boat Propulsion Components, indicating its specialized nature in naval equipment manufacturing.