Stud, turnlock fastene

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through DLA office SPE4A6, seeks quotes for 630 each STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER (NSN 5325-00-429-5979) under RFQ SPE4A627T8851, with quotes due November 13, 2026 via DIBBS. No set-aside is used, but the item is designated a Critical Application Item with two approved sources: General Electric Company (CAGE 07482) and Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc. (CAGE 29372).

Delivery is FOB Origin with inspection at destination, due within 111 days of award, with a need ship date of March 5, 2027 and a required delivery date of March 11, 2027. The delivery location is DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia. The solicitation applies DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American and Balance of Payments Program) to quotes above the micro-purchase threshold. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization per DLA Packaging Requirements. Additional provisions cover covered telecommunications equipment, domestic material restrictions, and vendor shipment module (VSM) system changes, which require contractor registration in DLA's Account Management & Provisioning System (AMPS).

The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 (May 20, 2026) and is eligible for automated award unless first article test requirements apply. Quotations are not offers, and the government is not obligated to pay proposal costs or award a contract. Recent awards for this item ranged from $17.82 to $79.99 per unit, with quantities from 426 to 1,876 units. The procurement is classified under PSC 5325, Fastening Devices.