Nut proof lading assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 12 Nut Proof Loading Assemblies, specialized testing equipment designed to verify nuts across various sizes and thread types (UNC and UNF) from 1/2" to 1". The solicitation requires electronic quote submission through SAM.gov, with responses due by 10:00 AM on March 26, 2025. Potential vendors must comply with several key requirements, including providing a CAGE code, signing specific document sections, and identifying the manufacturer and country of origin. Contractors must also have a current assessment for NIST SP 800-171 compliance, unless the items are considered Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS). The submission must include representations about tax liability, felony convictions, and telecommunications equipment usage to be deemed responsive.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will be performed in Silverdale, Washington, with a delivery deadline of June 30, 2025. Instron Corporation is noted as a potential manufacturer of the specified assemblies, which are compatible with Instron Series A and Series B fastener holders. While specific award value is not detailed, the procurement involves 12 distinct nut proof assembly configurations, each designed to test nuts to ASTM F606 standards and consisting of a hardened proof mandrel and proof loading plain flat washer. Vendors must quote FOB destination in Bremerton, WA, and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the Salient Characteristics document. The solicitation falls under the Hardware Manufacturing NAICS category (332510) and the Nuts and Washers PSC category (5310).