Nut, self-locking, BL

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes for self-locking nuts (NSN 5310010560178), classified under the Hardware and Abrasives category. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks 801 units with a delivery requirement within 65 days from order placement. The procurement may result in an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract with a one-year term or until the aggregate total of orders reaches $350,000, whichever occurs first. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotes, which must be submitted electronically; hard copies of the solicitation are not available, though digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards may be retrieved electronically. The solicitation was posted on January 29, 2026, with a quote due date of February 13, 2026, providing interested contractors with 15 days to prepare and submit their responses.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business concerns. The contract includes a guaranteed minimum quantity of 80 units, with an estimated one order per year anticipated. The self-locking nuts will be shipped to various CONUS and OCONUS Defense Logistics Agency depots via consolidation and containerization points. While no specific incumbent contractor is identified in the notice, the guaranteed minimum order value and estimated annual order frequency suggest stable demand for this commodity item. Interested small businesses in the Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing industry should access the RFQ electronically to review complete specifications and submit competitive quotes by the February 13 deadline.