Nut, self-locking, do

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring self-locking nuts under NSN 5310016627854 through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. The procurement consists of three line items totaling 34,275 units of self-locking nuts that must be delivered to DLA Distribution Cherry Point within 121 days after delivery order. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotes, and the solicitation materials including digitized drawings and military specifications are available electronically through the provided link. Hard copies of the solicitation are not available, and all quotes must be submitted electronically. The submission deadline for quotes is August 15, 2025, giving potential contractors just eight days from the posting date to prepare and submit their responses.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The specific quantities required are 18,842 units for Line 0001, 1,984 units for Line 0002, and 13,449 units for Line 0003, with all deliveries directed to the same DLA Distribution facility at Cherry Point. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332722 for Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing and PSC category 53 for Hardware and Abrasives. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation notice, and no specific contract values or budget ranges are disclosed. The 121-day delivery requirement applies uniformly across all three line items, indicating a relatively standard timeline for hardware procurement within the defense supply chain.