Sources Sought for NSN 5310-01-101-0188
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- SPE4A725R0552-Sources_Sought
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332722 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5310 Nuts And Washers
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining NSN 5310-01-101-0188, a barrel self-locking nut used in aviation applications with Weapon System Designator Code 05F. The agency seeks to determine if additional sources beyond the current approved manufacturers can produce this critical aviation component. Companies interested in becoming qualified suppliers must demonstrate their ability to manufacture the item to the same quality level or better than existing approved sources. Those seeking approval must submit an application through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program, following procedures outlined in the attached JACG SAM Handbook, which requires comprehensive technical documentation proving manufacturing competency. Responses to this informational notice must be submitted by July 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil.
This opportunity has no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified manufacturers. Current approved manufacturers include Bristol Industries LLC (CAGE 27238) producing part number BN01088-164, SPS Technologies LLC (CAGE 56878) manufacturing part number F2452-164, and Space-Lok Inc. (CAGE 16258) producing part number SLN169-16. The notice does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantities, as this is strictly a market research initiative rather than a solicitation for proposals. Companies must bear their own costs for preparing responses, and the government has no obligation to award contracts based on this announcement. The extremely short response timeframe of one day indicates this is likely an urgent capability assessment rather than a standard procurement planning exercise.
Notice text
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtaining) the following item: NSN 5310-01-101-0188, barrel self-locking nut. This item is currently manufactured by Bristol Industries LLC (CAGE 27238) under part number BN01088-164, SPS Technologies LLC (CAGE 56878) under part number F2452-164, and Space-Lok Inc. (CAGE 16258) under part number SLN169-16. The Weapon System Designator Code is 05F.
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute as a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by July 9, 2025, 2:00pm eastern standard time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Gladys Brown (gladys.brown@dla.mil).
Contracting Office Address: 6090 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, VA 23237
Primary Point of Contact: Gladys Brown, Acquisition Specialist, Phone: 804-279-1561, Email: gladys.brown@dla.mil.
If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program as outlined in the attached JACG SAM HB document. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring.
If there is an open solicitation for an NSN which you want to submit a SAR, please submit the SAR directly to the buyer noted on the solicitation.
If you are submitting a SAR for an NSN with no open solicitation, please send it to the DLA SAR Program Office address below:
DLA Aviation SAR Program Office
Attn: DLA AVN-DU (SAR Program Manager)
6090 Strathmore Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook JACG SAM HB 03-16-11.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SPE4A725R0552-Justification | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Barrel self-locking nut / 05F, c/KC-135 stratolifter aircraft | Pre-Solicitation |
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