Washer, plain

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking procurement of plain washers, specifically Part Number 5661965, through a competitive federal contracting opportunity. Quoted unit prices must incorporate all shipping costs on an F.O.B. Destination basis, Mil-STD packaging and labeling requirements, and provisions for Government Source Inspection. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 15, 2026, with a response deadline of May 16, 2026, allowing interested contractors approximately one month to prepare and submit their proposals. This procurement falls under NAICS code 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) and PSC code 5310 (Nuts and Washers), establishing the relevant industry classification for qualified vendors. The evaluation criteria and detailed award methodology will be further specified in the formal solicitation document that follows this pre-solicitation notice.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, limiting competition to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. The procurement requirement encompasses 3,500 units of the specified washer component, providing a discrete quantity for bidding purposes. No incumbent contractor or award value range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, though such information will typically become available upon release of the full solicitation. The contract structure requires vendors to demonstrate capability in military-standard manufacturing, packaging, and quality assurance protocols. Interested small businesses should monitor for the formal Invitation for Bids or Request for Proposals that will follow this announcement, as the pre-solicitation notice serves to alert potential contractors of upcoming competition.