53--BOLT,SHEAR
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is seeking bolts, shear—a type of threaded fastener designed to withstand shear forces perpendicular to the bolt axis. Shear bolts are critical components in aerospace and military applications where structural integrity depends on fasteners that resist lateral loading rather than tensile pulling forces.
This procurement falls under Federal Supply Classification 53 (Hardware and Abrasives), specifically hardware items used in DLA's aviation supply chain. DLA Aviation Richmond serves as the contracting activity, managing spare parts and supplies for military aircraft and related systems.
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What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is procuring bolts, shear through DLA Aviation Richmond. Shear bolts are specialized fasteners engineered to resist forces applied perpendicular to their axis—a critical specification in aviation and aerospace applications where structural loads often occur laterally rather than in tension. These components fall under Federal Supply Classification 53 (Hardware and Abrasives) and are standard inventory items in DLA's supply system for military aircraft maintenance and repair.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, DLA Aviation Richmond |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE4A627T5083 |
| NAICS | 332722 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 26, 2026 |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This procurement is 100% set aside for small business under the Small Business Set Aside - Total program. Only certified small business concerns may submit offers.
Your business must qualify as small under NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing), which has a Small Business Administration size standard based on employee count or annual receipts (check current SBA size standards for this NAICS). You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status, and your NAICS 332722 must appear in your SAM profile.
If you are not currently manufacturing bolts or similar fasteners, you may still qualify if you are a small business capable of delivering the required items—sometimes through teaming arrangements or as a non-manufacturer under SBA rules, though specific eligibility requirements for this item see the solicitation.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA Hardware/AVIATION procurement of standard stock items, competition typically focuses on unit price, delivery schedule, and past performance:
- Pricing: Obtain exact part numbers and specifications from the solicitation. Shear bolts for aviation use require precise material grades, dimensional tolerances, and typically military or aerospace certifications (such as AN, MS, or NAS specifications). Confirm whether DLA requires first article inspection or lot acceptance testing.
- Technical compliance: Verify your manufacturing or sourcing meets all material, tensile strength, shear strength, and finish requirements. Aviation hardware often demands specific coatings (cadmium, zinc-nickel, dry film lubricant) and traceability documentation.
- Delivery: DLA often evaluates based on proposed delivery schedule against required delivery date. Evaluate your supply chain capacity realistically.
- Past performance: If you have DLA or defense supply experience, highlight on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates. New vendors should emphasize relevant commercial aerospace experience.
For set-aside competitions, price competitiveness is typically strong; ensure your cost basis includes all packaging, labeling, and shipping to the specified destination per DLA requirements.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A627T5083. Review all specifications, packaging requirements, and any applicable clauses or provisions. Prepare your quote and submit before the October 26, 2026 deadline. Note that as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, this notice may serve as both the announcement and the actual solicitation document, or a separate solicitation document may be attached—verify submission instructions carefully.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →