53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,BA

This contract solicits the procurement of 649 units of self-locking nuts (NSN 5310014312274) to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma within five days after order acknowledgment. The item is source-controlled, and the only approved manufacturer is identified by the source code 97393 BACN11B16CS. Suppliers must adhere strictly to the drawing specifications referenced in the solicitation, which includes access to digitized drawings and military specifications available electronically. This solicitation is being conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with no hard copies available, and all quotes must be submitted electronically to be considered, with submissions accepted from all responsible sources by the deadline. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, corresponding to NAICS code 332722, and is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation office based in Richmond, Virginia. The solicitation number is SPE4A726T305R, with a posting date of April 30, 2026, and a response deadline of May 8, 2026. Interested parties can find and respond to the solicitation through the DLA’s electronic platform, with questions directed via email to the designated buyer listed in the official solicitation documents. This contract aims to ensure timely delivery and compliance with stringent quality standards for a critical military component.