NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE / NSN 5310-01-208-2765 / ARLEIGH BURK CLASS DDG
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 has issued a Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE (NSN 5310-01-208-2765). This is an Unrestricted opportunity, with the government intending to solicit and negotiate with a sole source, Air & Liquid Systems Corp., under FAR 6.302. Interested parties must respond by June 10, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This notice concerns the procurement of NSN 5310-01-208-2765, a NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE, for the ARLEIGH BURK CLASS DDG. The contract will be for a 5-year base period with an Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) of 40 EACH. Production units will be FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance at destination. The item is not critical or a Critical Safety Item, and surge requirements do not apply. DLA Weapons Support - Richmond does not possess complete technical data for this part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Sole Source Intent)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ): 40 EACH
- Sole Approved Source: Air & Liquid Systems Corp. (CAGE 83130)
- Notice Response Due: June 10, 2026 (45 days after publication)
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: May 8, 2026
- Published: April 22, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any other interested contractor must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval to be added as a source. Proposals received within 45 days of the publication date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely at its discretion. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Interested persons may also identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Evaluation & Requirements
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the future solicitation. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to receive an award. The solicitation, when issued, will be available via DIBBS at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/.