Precision Manufacturing of Self-Locking Hex Nuts (NASM17830 Rev 3)

The contract requires the manufacture of 65,000 self-locking hex nuts conforming to NASM17830 Rev 3 specifications, with full traceability throughout the production process and compliance with MIL-STD-130N marking requirements for item identification and accountability. All units must be packaged in accordance with applicable standards to ensure integrity during handling and transport. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, restricting eligibility to small businesses as defined by FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code is 332721, indicating the work falls under the machine shop and fabricated metal product manufacturing sector. The performance location is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The contract was posted on July 29, 2026, and responses are due by August 5, 2026, under the DLA DIBBS platform. The ordering activity is the Nuclear Reactor Program within the Department of Defense, underscoring the defense-critical nature of the components.