Manufacture of Self-Locking Nuts with Extended Washer (NSN 5310-01-663-1064)

The contract entails the precision manufacturing of aerospace-grade self-locking nuts featuring an integrated extended washer and a double hex head, specifically aligned with military specifications and DFARS compliance standards. These components are identified by NSN 5310-01-663-1064 and are intended for critical defense applications requiring high reliability, dimensional accuracy, and material integrity under extreme operational conditions. The production must adhere strictly to stringent quality and traceability requirements inherent in defense supply chains, ensuring full material sourcing from approved domestic or qualified foreign suppliers as mandated by DFARS. This is a subcontract issued under the Department of Defense, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, with the NAICS code 332721 indicating classification under other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The contract was posted on July 20, 2026, and its performance location details are not specified, suggesting flexibility in manufacturing site selection provided all contractual and regulatory conditions are met. The subcontract is part of a broader defense procurement initiative to sustain secure, resilient supply lines for essential fastening components used in aerospace and defense platforms, with no set-aside classification indicated, meaning all eligible vendors may compete under the terms of the award.