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

The contract requires the manufacture and supply of 26 Hex Jam Nuts featuring a 0.875-14UNF-2B right-hand thread, constructed from SAE J995 Grade 5 steel and meeting MIL-DTL-1222 TY-2 and ASTM B18.2.2 specifications with a washer-faced design to ensure proper load distribution and secure fastening. All components must adhere strictly to Grade 5 strength requirements, including tensile and yield standards, and must be compatible with standard industrial and military applications requiring high mechanical integrity. The nuts are to be produced in full compliance with the referenced military and ASTM standards to guarantee consistency, durability, and performance under operational stress. This is a total small business set-aside contract under the SBA program, with a NAICS code of 332999, indicating it is classified under Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. The contract is managed by DLA Maritime - Portsmouth under the Department of Defense, with performance location specified in Kittery, zip code 03904. Responses are due by June 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM, reflecting a short turnaround window following the posting date of June 19, 2026, and the opportunity is structured as a subcontract, targeting small business contractors capable of meeting stringent military-grade manufacturing criteria.