Nut, slflkg HEX

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 150 units of a specific nut (NSN 1H-5310-017029853-QA) with technical documentation version 001. The procurement will be conducted under FAR 6.302-1, which allows negotiation with a single source, though the government will consider proposals from all responsible sources submitted within 45 days of the notice's publication. Interested vendors may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement, with a specific window of 15 days to propose commercial item alternatives. The government has determined that FAR Part 12 policies for commercial item acquisition will not be applied to this solicitation. The contracting officer will evaluate submissions to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement, with the final determination remaining solely at the government's discretion.

No specific set-aside has been designated for this contract opportunity. The proposed delivery is FOB Origin, with a reference number H4430103A-P/N-63 associated with the procurement. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves 150 units of the specified nut. The solicitation was posted on May 2, 2025, with responses due by May 19, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately 17 days to prepare and submit their capability statements or proposals. The procurement is categorized under PSC Category 5310 for Nuts and Washers, indicating a specialized technical component requirement. The contract appears to be a defense-related procurement managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command, suggesting potential use in military equipment or supply chain applications.