Self locking nut

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for self-locking hexagon nuts through solicitation SPMYM225Q2134. The procurement requires two line items totaling 128 pieces: 64 units of 5/8-11UNC-2B nuts and 64 units of 1/2-13UNC-2B nuts, both manufactured to ASTM-A194 Grade 7 specifications with Vespel SP-1 or SP-21 self-locking inserts. Contractors must comply with federal acquisition regulations including cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, telecommunications equipment restrictions, and supply chain traceability documentation retention, though Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items are exempt from the NIST requirement. For bids to be considered responsive, contractors must submit a signed and completed solicitation via email to deborah.beierle@dla.mil and check applicable boxes in clause 52.204-24. The solicitation was issued on July 1, 2025, with quotes due by 2:00 PM on July 25, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside with 100% allocation to small businesses under NAICS code 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing). No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The nuts must be delivered by September 12, 2025, to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, where they will be inspected and accepted by the government. The procurement falls under PSC category 5310 for Nuts and Washers, and all quotes must be submitted electronically through the SAM.gov website in addition to the required email submission. The tight timeline allows only one day between the posted date and the quote submission deadline.