53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HE

The contract seeks to procure 462 units of self-locking nuts, identified by NSN 5310000552105, with a guaranteed minimum order quantity of 46 units. This solicitation may establish an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a one-year term or until total orders reach $350,000, typically involving approximately one order annually. Deliveries will be made to various DLA Depots both within the continental U.S. and overseas, utilizing consolidation and containerization points for overseas shipments. The nuts must comply strictly with source-controlled drawings, allowing only two approved manufacturers. Quotes must be submitted electronically by the deadline specified, and the solicitation is available exclusively online with no hard-copy versions. The items must meet all referenced drawing requirements and applicable military specifications and standards, which are accessible electronically. The Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation office in Richmond, Virginia, is managing the procurement under NAICS code 332722, and interested parties are encouraged to direct inquiries to the designated buyer via email.