Manufacture of Self-Locking Double Hexagon Nuts

The contract calls for the manufacture of self-locking double hexagon nuts with NSN 5310014414542, specifically engineered to meet stringent DLA technical requirements and military specifications for use in aerospace and defense systems. Production must adhere to exacting quality and performance standards to ensure reliability under extreme operational conditions, with all items destined for delivery to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, 73145-8000. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid, reinforcing the government’s commitment to supporting small business participation in defense supply chains. The NAICS code 332722 identifies the relevant manufacturing category, encompassing screw machine products and threaded fasteners. The opportunity was posted on July 13, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 21, 2026, leaving bidders a limited window to prepare and submit compliant proposals. All manufacturing activities must align with DLA’s regulatory framework and be traceable to approved materials and processes. The contract is administered by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, and prospective contractors are directed to the DIBBS portal for full solicitation details and submission requirements.