Forging, prop nut

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure two propeller nuts for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard through a small business set-aside solicitation. The forged metal components must meet precise technical specifications, including specific dimensions of 28-1/4" outside diameter, 14-1/4" inside diameter, and 12-1/2" thickness, with a maximum nickel content of 3.5% and a tolerance of +/- 1/32 inch. Contractors must comply with complex technical requirements, including Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT) and Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) in accordance with military standards. Additionally, offerors must implement NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity protocols, with exceptions for Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items. The solicitation requires electronic quote submission via email to Tricia.Wintersteen@dla.mil by June 6, 2025, with comprehensive documentation including testing reports and certification of chemical and mechanical properties.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses within the NAICS category 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 2010 (Ship and Boat Propulsion Components). The place of performance is located in Bremerton, Washington, with a delivery date specified as May 19, 2025. Contractors must possess a current cybersecurity assessment not more than three years old and have a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access. Electronic invoicing will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, with a 45-day constructive acceptance period. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a procurement of two precise marine engineering components with rigorous technical and documentation requirements. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including ultrasonic testing reports and chemical/mechanical property certifications, to be considered for award.