ASSEMBLED WASHER SELF LOCKING NUT / Z9N, F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (GROWLER) AIRCRAFT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Assembled Washer Self-Locking Nuts (NSN: 5310-00-151-5431, Part MS21224-4) for F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (Growler) aircraft. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected on or about April 15, 2026, with responses due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for assembled washer self-locking nuts, specifically NSN: 5310-00-151-5431, manufactured in accordance with basic non-government standard NASM21224, Revision 3, dated 11/29/19, part piece number MS21224-4. These parts are intended for F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (Growler) aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options.
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 18,560 each.
- Delivery: 292 days after date of order.
- Inspection/Acceptance: At Origin.
- FOB: Destination.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (Full and Open Competition after the Exclusion of Sources).
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 15, 2026.
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.
- Published Date: March 31, 2026.
Special Instructions
This solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note L09, Reverse Auction. Interested suppliers must register their company at DLA.PROCUREXINC.COM to participate. Online training is available on Procurex. For registration issues, contact service@procurexinc.com or 866-412-7161.
Solicitation Access
A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date. Navigate to "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under "Solicitations" to download the PDF. A paper copy will not be available.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil or 4457374113.