NSN 5305-016281647, machine screw and nut and washer assortement

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has issued a Sources Sought Notice for NSN 5305-016281647, which is a machine screw, nut, and washer assortment currently manufactured by Sanitz Enterprises Inc under part number AP100214. This market research initiative seeks to identify additional companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining this hardware item to potentially expand the approved supplier base. Companies interested in becoming qualified suppliers must submit responses by July 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to the designated contracting officer at tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil. To become an approved source, interested contractors must apply through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program and demonstrate their ability to manufacture products equal to or better than the current approved item. The contracting office is located at 6090 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, VA 23237, and attached SAR documentation provides detailed application procedures.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified manufacturers under NAICS code 332722 for Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing. The current manufacturer and potential incumbent is Sanitz Enterprises Inc, identified by CAGE code 57AD8, which produces the item under their part number AP100214. The notice explicitly states this is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, with no funds available for response preparation and no guarantee of contract award. No specific award values, quantities, or contract timelines are mentioned in this pre-solicitation phase. The government emphasizes that contractors bear the burden of proving their products meet or exceed the quality standards of the currently approved item through comprehensive technical documentation. All submitted information is voluntary, and the government maintains no obligation to award contracts based on responses to this market research effort.