NUT, SELF-LOCKING, EXTENDED WASHER, DOUBLE

This contract solicits proposals for the supply of a nut self-locking, extended washer, which is a configuration-controlled, critical application, and critical safety item used in the T56-A-10W aircraft engine. The procurement is governed by NAICS code 332722 and is structured as an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a five-year ordering period and a maximum estimated order quantity of 6,680 units. Delivery is required within 117 days after receipt of order (ARO), with inspection and acceptance at the origin. The contract is source-controlled, referencing potential sources and the Rolls Royce part number 6749294, and falls under a small business set-aside with full and open competition after exclusion of certain sources. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with export control certifications and NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements. All offers must be submitted in writing, following detailed instructions via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), and proposals must be submitted by November 21, 2025. The government will evaluate proposals based on price, past performance, and additional factors. No paper copies of the solicitation are provided, and specifications or drawings are not available from the government. Cindy Hunt is the designated contract specialist and point of contact for this solicitation, which is managed by DLA Aviation under the Department of Defense in Richmond, VA.