Packing with retain

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking procurement of NSN 5330009474288 PACKING WITH RETAIN, classified under the Hardware and Abrasives category and specifically falling within the Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing NAICS code 332722. This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation requires electronic submission only, with no hard copies available, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit quotes. The procurement follows standard evaluation procedures where all timely received quotes will be considered for award. The solicitation notice was posted on August 24, 2025, with quotes due by September 4, 2025, providing potential contractors with an 11-day response window. Digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards can be retrieved electronically to support quote preparation.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. The contract calls for a quantity of 458 units (UI EA) to be delivered to DLA Distribution Cherry Point within 82 days after delivery order (ADO). No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation notice. The procurement focuses on a specific hardware component with precise delivery requirements to a designated military distribution facility. Award value and budget ranges are not disclosed in the public notice, following typical government procurement practices where pricing information emerges through the competitive bidding process.