Supply of Hex Jam Nuts (Left-Hand Thread, Grade 5)

The contract calls for the manufacture and supply of 14 left-hand threaded Hex Jam Nuts with a 0.875-14UNF-2B thread specification, constructed from SAE J995 Grade 5 steel and featuring a washer-faced design to ensure proper load distribution. These components must fully comply with MIL-DTL-1222 TY-2 and ASTM B18.2.2 standards, ensuring dimensional accuracy, mechanical performance, and material integrity for demanding applications. The nuts are classified under Grade 5, indicating a specific tensile strength and hardness profile suitable for high-stress environments, and the left-hand threading is a critical design requirement that differentiates them from standard right-hand threaded fasteners. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the NAICS code 332999, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The solicitation was posted on June 19, 2026, with a firm response deadline of June 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Performance of the contract will be based in Kittery, Maine, with a zip code of 03904, and the awarding agency is DLA Maritime - Portsmouth under the Department of Defense. The procurement is managed through the SAM.gov system, and all suppliers must meet stringent federal quality and compliance standards to fulfill the technical and regulatory requirements outlined in the contract.