Nut,self-locking,plat

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotes for 105 self-locking plate nuts (NSN 5310-01-184-1997) under request for quotations SPE4A627T5859, with quotes due November 4, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted: the Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used." One description block lists October 30, 2026 as the quote deadline, while the later block and the Due Date field list November 4, 2026. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS.

The solicitation is issued by DLA office SPE4A6 as a Fast Auto Evaluation solicitation, posted October 23, 2026. The attachment summary describes it as a micro-purchase candidate for automated award, but solicitations with first article test requirements are excluded from automated processing. Delivery is required within 171 days, FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance at destination, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

The item is classified as a critical application item. Named manufacturers are SPS Technologies LLC (DBA 80539, P/N NS103625-02-4E) and Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc (P/N F50863-3-4). Requirements include DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American), destination inspection under FAR 52.246-2, export control of technical data (RQ032), physical identification and bare item marking (RQ017), removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies (RQ011), and packaging per ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 (RP001). Sampling follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and additive manufacturing is restricted unless specifically authorized.

No evaluation criteria or award value are stated. Prior awards went to contractors 0FGC4, 1V757, and 8K160 at approximately $11 to $32 per unit since 2001.