NSN 5310-011856231, Plain Castellated Hexagon Nuts, WSDC:06F, Aircraft, Hercules C-130
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A725R0515
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332722 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5310 Nuts And Washers
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research for the procurement of NSN 5310-01-185-6231, specifically Plain Castellated Hexagon Nuts for Aircraft Hercules C-130. The agency is seeking potential contractors capable of manufacturing these specialized aviation components, with requirements including full production capabilities such as component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. Potential contractors must demonstrate comprehensive organizational capacity, including financial resources, technical capabilities, project management skills, and the ability to meet tight program schedules. The market research will evaluate vendors' capabilities to provide services consistent with the described scope, secure necessary corporate resources, implement effective project management, and potentially perform under a performance-based service acquisition contract. Interested parties are required to submit their capability statements via email to TATJANA.VAUGHAN@DLA.MIL by April 7, 2025, with no telephone inquiries accepted.
Currently, two approved sources exist for these nuts: SPS Technologies, LLC (CAGE 56878) with part number 83069-1018 and Avibank Mfg, Inc. (CAGE 84256) with part number AS298-102. Any additional interested contractors must submit a comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR) package for review and potential approval by the assigned Engineering Support Activity (ESA). While no specific set-aside has been predetermined, the solicitation indicates the requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or proceed through full and open competition, with the potential for multiple awards. The DLA Aviation has noted they do not possess complete technical data on the part, which may impact the procurement process. Contractors will need to demonstrate their ability to address potential challenges such as supply chain management, logistics planning, production forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and mitigating diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues.
Notice text
The DLA AVIATION is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for NSN 5310-01-185-6231: PLAIN CASTELLATED HEXAGON NUTS, WSDC 06F, AIRCRAFT HERCULES C-130. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 332722.
THERE IS NO POSTED SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 4/7/2025. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to TATJANA.VAUGHAN@DLA.MIL.
If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: TATJANA.VAUGHAN@DLA.MIL.
APPENDIX 1: Purpose and Objectives
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award.
The specific requirement for this effort is below:
The specific requirement for this effort is below:
APPROVED SOURCE:SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (CAGE 56878) PN: 83069-1018
APPROVED SOURCE: AVIBANK MFG, INC (CAGE 84256) PN: AS298-102
Any other interested contractor would have to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval to be added as a source by the assigned ESA. DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data on this part.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AVN SAR Submit Instructions.pdf | ||
| SAR Handbook.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Nut, plain, castellat | Award Notice | |
| NSN 5310-011856231, Plain Castellated Hexagon Nuts, WSDC:06F, Aircraft, Hercules C-130 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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