Manufacture of Self-Locking Nuts to Military Specifications

The contract requires the precision manufacturing of self-locking nuts that strictly adhere to military specifications, including defined part numbers and CAGE codes to guarantee authenticity and full traceability throughout production and delivery. The emphasis is on preventing counterfeit components by ensuring every item is manufactured under certified processes that meet or exceed DoD standards for quality and verification. All products must be fully documented with lot tracking and material certifications to support supply chain integrity and compliance with federal procurement mandates. This is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 332721, which covers screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing. The solicitation was posted by DLA Maritime - Puget Sound under the Department of Defense and has a response deadline of July 3, 2026. Performance is required in Bremerton, Washington, with no public point of contact listed. All proposals must be submitted through the official SAM.gov portal, and the subcontract nature of this award implies the winner will deliver components as part of a larger defense supply chain, with strict accountability for compliance, scheduling, and quality assurance.