53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,DO

The contract solicitation seeks proposals for the procurement of self-locking nuts, identified by NSN 5310010932471, under the title "NUT, SELF-LOCKING, DO." The solicitation is set as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside and falls under NAICS code 332722, which pertains to metal valve manufacturing. The Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation office, based in Richmond, VA, is overseeing this procurement. The solicitation includes multiple line items with quantities totaling over 500 units, specifying box and each unit deliveries to the DLA Distribution Center at location W1A8, with delivery deadlines ranging from 7 to 557 days after order receipt. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit electronic quotes by the response deadline of May 22, 2026, and all responsible sources will be considered if quotes are timely received. The solicitation is a combined type, meaning it may cover both products and services or multiple contract types in one. Questions or clarifications related to this solicitation should be directed via email to the identified buyer contact, with additional support available through the official DIBBS solicitation platform. This acquisition ensures that small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans have an opportunity to compete, promoting inclusivity while meeting critical supply needs for military aviation purposes.