Nut, plain, castellat

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking proposals for the procurement of plain castellated nuts for F-15 Eagle aircraft under NSN 5310-00-365-3010. This procurement is structured as an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 60-month term and requires delivery within 310 days after contract award. The items are subject to export control regulations and configuration control requirements, with contractor First Article Testing (FAT) required due to their critical application nature. The solicitation will be issued on approximately October 8, 2025, and will be available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp. Final contract award decisions will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as detailed in the forthcoming solicitation, with the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applying to all offerors.

This opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under full and open competition within that category. Potential sources identified include RTX Corp., SPS Technologies LLC, Paramount Machine Co. Inc., and Winslow Automatics, Inc., suggesting these companies may be current suppliers or qualified manufacturers for this component. The estimated annual quantities for the five-year base period total 2,200 units each year, indicating a substantial ongoing requirement. The contract falls under NAICS code 332722 for Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing, with FOB terms at origin and inspection/acceptance occurring at the point of origin. Offerors must complete the full solicitation documentation to be considered for award, with proposals due by November 7, 2025.