53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,EX

This procurement involves the supply of 1,660 self-locking nuts, specifically designated as NSN 5310014631772, with the line item referenced as 0001. The delivery is required to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma within a specified timeframe of 1,171 days after contract award. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is accessible electronically through the provided link; hard copies are not available, and no detailed specifications, plans, or drawings are provided. The contract emphasizes that all responsible sources, including those from the approved list of sources, may submit a quote, which will be considered if received timely. The set-aside for this procurement is designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), with the NAICS code 332722 indicating the manufacturing of fasteners and similar hardware. The contracting organization is the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, based in Richmond, Virginia. The response deadline for quotes is October 25, 2024. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit questions via email to the designated contact, with further details available through the official DIBBS (DLA Internet Bid Board System) website. The contract aims to fulfill the military’s need for reliable, self-locking nuts, with the procurement process structured to ensure competition among responsible sources within the specified set-aside category.