Opportunity
DIBBS #SPE4A6-26-T-37SN
DLA Aviation procurement of 526 boxes of safety-critical self-locking nuts with first-article and production-lot testing
Posted
September 30, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A6-26-T-37SN
NAICS
332722
DLA Aviation is seeking 526 boxes of safety-critical self-locking nuts, with testing and first-article approval required. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division; buyer contact: Michael Blain. - Product: 526 boxes total of self-locking double-hexagon nuts, NSN 5310-01-093-2471, approved-source part number SS5086C06S. Each box contains 50 nuts, for 26,300 production nuts total. - CLIN 0001: 263 boxes for delivery to DLA Distribution, DDSP New Cumberland Facility. - CLIN 0002: 263 boxes for delivery to DLA Distribution San Joaquin. - Named approved-source manufacturers: Bristol Industries, LLC; SPS Technologies, LLC; Airtronics, LLC; and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The solicitation identifies SS5086C06S as the associated approved-source part number. - Testing and approval: First-article approval is required; the contractor must provide two units within 90 calendar days of contract date, with the first-article test identified as a separate line item. Government production-lot testing is also required after first-article approval, generally using two randomly selected samples unless the applicable sample plan specifies otherwise. - Technical requirements: A286 corrosion-resistant steel; specified precipitation heat treatment to a maximum Rockwell C hardness of 42; silver plating; and 100% fluorescent penetrant inspection. The item is identified as a critical application/safety item. - Other notable requirements: SAE AS9100 or equivalent quality management and export-control eligibility for access to technical data. The opportunity is set aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB).
Description
GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018488635) PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7018488635) NUT, SELF-LOCKING, DO (QTY: 526, NSN: 5310-01-093-2471, Purchase Request: 7018488635) Approved Sources: - CAGE: 27238, Part No: SS5086C06S, Company: BRISTOL INDUSTRIES, LLC - CAGE: 56878, Part No: SS5086C06S, Company: SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - CAGE: 58078, Part No: SS5086C06S, Company: AIRTRONICS, LLC - CAGE: 78286, Part No: SS5086C06S, Company: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION