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53--SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Wed, 28 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is soliciting offers for screws, cap, socket head. These are standardized hardware fasteners procured through DLA's supply system, likely for military aircraft and aviation maintenance operations. Socket head cap screws are precision fasteners with a cylindrical head and internal hex drive, commonly used in confined spaces requiring high torque applications. DLA Aviation Richmond serves as the primary procurement hub for aviation-related spare parts and hardware across military services.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns that meet the size standard for NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing). To qualify, your business must:

• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Have one or more service-disabled veterans managing day-to-day operations and making long-term decisions
• Meet the applicable size standard ($750 million for this NAICS, per SBA table; verify current threshold)
• Be certified as an SDVOSB in the SAM.gov entity registration or have applied for SBA certification through the new VetCert program

Non-SDVOSB firms, including other small businesses, are ineligible. Joint ventures are permitted if the SDVOSB partner meets the 51% ownership and control requirements and the venture is compliant with 13 CFR 125.15.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA hardware solicitations, focus on these elements:

Product compliance: Verify your screws meet the precise military or aerospace specifications cited in the solicitation (likely MS, NAS, or AS standards). DLA requires strict adherence to National Stock Number (NSN) specifications, dimensional tolerances, material certifications, and testing protocols. Obtain the full technical data package.

Pricing strategy: DLA aviation hardware awards typically prioritize low price, technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Research historical prices through FPDS.gov or DLA's e-Commerce sites. Factor in raw material volatility (alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium variants) and your manufacturing or distribution economics.

Past performance: Document your experience supplying similar fasteners to DLA, other defense agencies, or commercial aviation OEMs. Include quality acceptance rates and on-time delivery metrics.

Quality certifications: Maintain or obtain AS9100 (aerospace quality management) and ISO 9001 if not already held. DLA suppliers often require these; without them, your bid may be non-compliant.

Packaging and marking: Military shipments demand specific labeling, bar coding, and preservation methods per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073. Detail your compliance capability.

SAM.gov registration: Confirm active status with current representations and certifications.

Next steps

1. Retrieve the full solicitation immediately from SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A627T5407 to obtain the complete specification, quantity, delivery schedule, and clause requirements
2. Note the deadline: October 28, 2026 — DLA Combined Synopsis/Solicitations typically have short response windows; verify whether this is an initial or final deadline
3. Review DLA's Technical Data Package and any referenced drawings or specifications
4. Contact DLA Aviation Richmond's contracting office with questions through SAM.gov's Q&A function before the deadline

see the solicitation for quantities, specific technical requirements, delivery schedules, and evaluation factors.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →