NSN 5310-145395240, nut, plain, hexagon.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through this sources sought notice to identify companies capable of manufacturing or obtaining hexagonal plain nuts designated by NSN 5310-145395240. This pre-solicitation notice does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for offer, and no funds are available for response preparation. Companies interested in becoming approved sources for this item must contact the DLA Aviation Small Business Office at dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with a SAR drop-off request, or reach out to the buyer, Ryan Loeffelholz, at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil for informational purposes. While no specific evaluation criteria are outlined in this notice, interested parties should be prepared to demonstrate manufacturing capability or legitimate sourcing ability. The deadline for responses to this sources sought notice is March 3, 2026, at 6:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, though this date appears inconsistent with the April 24, 2026 posting date.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and does not represent a commitment to award a contract. The current manufacturer of record is Safran Landing Systems, which produces this item under part number A35860-5 and model F6137. No award value, budget range, or specific quantity requirements are disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Interested contractors should note that submission of information is entirely voluntary, and the government assumes no obligation to make any award based on responses received. Companies seeking approved source status should ensure they include their CAGE code and a primary point of contact email address when submitting their request.