53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,EXTEN
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Tue, 20 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is procuring nuts, self-locking, external wrenching under Federal Supply Classification 53 (Hardware and Abrasives). These are fasteners with a built-in locking feature that resists loosening under vibration or torque—critical components for aircraft, engines, and aerospace ground equipment where joint integrity affects safety.
Self-locking nuts are standard items in DLA's supply chain, typically purchased to military or aerospace specifications (such as MS/NA/NAS series). The specific part number, material, dimensions, thread specification, and performance requirements are not included in the published metadata; see the solicitation for these details.
DLA Aviation serves as the materiel integrator for Department of Defense aviation and missile requirements. Its Richmond, Virginia, contracting office handles competitive procurements for a wide range of aerospace hardware.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Aviation, DLA AV Richmond |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE4A627T3640 |
| NAICS | 332722 — Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 20, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns may submit offers. Bidders must qualify as small under NAICS 332722, which carries a size standard of 500 employees.
To compete, your business must:
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Have the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332722 in your SAM profile
- Meet DLA's qualification and conformance requirements for the specific nut specification (quality systems, traceability, source inspection, or Mil-Spec approval may apply)
Preference programs: If your business is additionally certified as women-owned (WOSB/EDWOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), or HUBZone, standard DLA procedures for evaluating those certifications within the small business pool apply.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical baseline. DLA hardware solicitations frequently reference Military Standards or performance specifications. Obtain, review, and confirm your ability to manufacture or supply to the exact specification cited. Deviations typically require advance approval and may render a bid non-responsive.
Validate your supply chain. For self-locking nuts, raw material certification, heat treatment, and plating processes often require documented traceability. If you are a distributor rather than a manufacturer, ensure your source is qualified and willing to support the contract.
Price strategically. DLA Aviation buys hardware under long-term, high-volume arrangements. Review historical pricing in DLA's Federal Procurement Data System or previous awards for comparable national stock numbers. Factor in Packaging, Preservation, and Packing (PP&P) requirements, which are strictly enforced for aerospace items.
Address delivery and logistics. Confirm whether the solicitation requires deliveries to DLA depots (such as Warner Robins or Oklahoma City) or direct-to-customer shipments. Lead times and delivery schedules figure prominently in DLA's best-value evaluation.
Prepare required representations. For small business set-asides, complete the Representations and Certifications in SAM and any DLA-specific clauses referenced in the solicitation.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A627T3640. The complete synopsis and attached specifications, drawings, and clauses contain all enforceable requirements.
- Note the deadline: Responses are due October 20, 2026. Allow time for SAM registration verification, document preparation, and electronic submission through DLA's designated portal or method stated in the solicitation.
- Contact the contracting officer if technical questions arise; use the inquiry method specified in the solicitation to preserve your competitive position.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →