NSN 5310-015631391, Plain Castellated Hexagon Nut, WSDC: YEA, Palletized Loading System
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A725R0517
- Agency
- 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
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- Tatjana Klemmer tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil (445) 737-9899
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers for a specific National Stock Number (NSN) 5310-01-563-1391, which is a plain castellated hexagon nut with a Weapon System Designator Code of YEA. This Sources Sought Notice is designed to determine if other companies can manufacture or legitimately obtain this specialized component. Interested parties must submit their response by April 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, directly to Tatjana Klemmer via email. To be considered an "Approved Source," companies must submit a comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR) package demonstrating their capability to produce the item at a quality level equal to or better than existing manufacturers. The evaluation will focus on technical competence, manufacturing processes, and the ability to meet the precise specifications required for this critical component.
Currently, the item is manufactured by two companies: Summa Technology Inc (CAGE 0BJH4) with part number 06000008 and AAR Manufacturing Inc (CAGE 80298) with part number AE06000008. This pre-solicitation notice is not a formal solicitation and does not guarantee a contract award, with no funds available for response preparation. The notice falls under the NAICS category 332722 for Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing and PSC category 5310 for Nuts and Washers. There is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, meaning it is open to all qualified manufacturers. The source approval process can be extensive, potentially taking over 180 days for review, and requires detailed documentation to prove manufacturing capabilities and quality standards.
Notice text
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtaining) the following item:
NSN: 5310-01-563-1391, plain castellated hexagon nut. The Weapon System Designator Code is YEA.
This item is currently manufactured by:
Summa Technology Inc (Cage 0BJH4) under part number: 06000008
AAR Manufacturing Inc (Cage 80298) under part number: AE06000008
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute as a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by April 7, 2025, 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Tatjana Klemmer at tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil.
If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program as outlined in the attached JACG SAM HB document. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SAR Handbook.pdf | ||
| AVN SAR Submit Instructions.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NSN 5310-015631391, Plain Castellated Hexagon Nut, WSDC: YEA, Palletized Loading System | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Nut, plain, castellat | Award Notice | |
| NSN 5310-015631391, Plain Castellated Hexagon Nut, WSDC: YEA, Palletized Loading System | Pre-Solicitation | |
| NSN 5310-015631391, Plain Castellated Hexagon Nut, WSDC: YEA, Palletized Loading System | Pre-Solicitation |
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