Precision Fastener Manufacturing – Hexagonal Nuts

The contract requires the manufacture of plain hexagonal nuts to meet federal defense specifications, including RQ017 and RT001, with strict adherence to DLA technical standards for quality, marking, inspection, and packaging. All products must comply with rigorous military-grade requirements to ensure reliability and interoperability within defense systems, and the production process must align with specified inspection protocols and labeling guidelines to maintain traceability and compliance throughout the supply chain. The work is expected to be performed at the designated place of performance in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 332996, indicating specialized manufacturing of other fasteners and fastening devices. The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of May 4, 2026, indicating a tightly coordinated procurement timeline to fulfill urgent defense needs. The contracting activity is under the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION within the Department of Defense, and all submissions must be made through the designated DIBBS portal using the solicitation reference SPE4A526T8532. Non-compliance with technical specifications, inspection criteria, or packaging requirements may result in rejection, and bidders must ensure full understanding of DLA standards prior to submission. The contract does not include a set-aside designation, meaning all eligible manufacturers may compete, and the emphasis is squarely on technical precision and regulatory adherence rather than socioeconomic preferences.