NUT, SELF LOCKING, BA
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) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify capable sources for the new manufacture of NSN 5310-011061148, NUT, SELF LOCKING, BA. The OEM is Lockheed Martin, CAGE 98897. This market research will determine the procurement method, which may be set-aside for small businesses or proceed as full and open competition. Responses are due March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of the new manufacture of the specified item, including:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting production requirements
- Addressing long-lead time parts procurement and diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues. The estimated annual quantity is 1960 EACH. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 332722
- Set-Aside: May be set-aside for Small Businesses or Full and Open Competition
- Response Due: March 26, 2026
- Published: March 24, 2026
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan (including tight program schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties should submit:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, size, and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
- Details on administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated. Submissions must be emailed to cindy.hunt@dla.mil.