Perforated Metal Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The notice is for the acquisition of **** nuts and washers. The acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Interested parties can obtain military and federal specifications and standards, qualified products lists (QPLs), qualified product databases (QPDs), military handbooks, and other standardized documents from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) in Philadelphia, PA. Documents are available in Adobe PDF format from ASSIST Online. Users without internet access can contact the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk by phone or mail.

Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this sources sought notice by May 15, 2025. Responses should include organizational information and tailored capability statements. The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research for the procurement of a self-locking nut (NSN **** ****) with an estimated annual quantity of **** each. The procurement may be set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

This notice outlines the requirements for the procurement of **** nuts and washers. The material is designated as special emphasis material level I, requiring specific certifications and quality assurance procedures. Applicable documents, specifications, and drawings are listed, along with detailed inspection, testing, and certification requirements. Traceability of materials is crucial. The notice also includes information on government-furnished material, subcontractor inspection requirements, and discrepancy reporting procedures. Submission of certification data (CDRLs) is required 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with final delivery within 365 days of the contract effective date. The contract will be DX rated and certified for national defense use. The Navy will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. The order is issued pursuant to emergency acquisition flexibilities (EAF). Level I joint source certification is required. The contract includes detailed requirements for material traceability, marking, handling, and inspection. The notice also provides contact information and details on the use of the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for submission of certification data.

This tender requires the manufacture and delivery of nuts and washers, with specific quality requirements and inspection procedures. Applicable documents, including MIL-STD-130, are part of the contract. The Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DODSSP) is mentioned for obtaining additional documents. Offerors must be authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's items. The contract will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance. The government's acceptance of the contractor's proposal constitutes a bilateral agreement to issue contractual documents. If the offeror is not the original manufacturer, the OEM must be stated, and a signed letter of authorization as a distributor must be provided. If packaging will be done at a different location, the offeror must provide the facility's information. The contract will be deemed to be issued when copies are deposited in the mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods such as email. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. Records of all inspection work by the contractor shall be kept complete and available to the government during the performance of the contract purchase order and for a period of 365 calendar days after final delivery of supplies. Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking shall be in accordance with the contract purchase order schedule and as specified **** packaging applies as found elsewhere in the schedule. The Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DODSSP) website provides product information for the Department of Defense index of specifications and standards (DODISS). Commercial specifications, standards, and descriptions may be obtained from the publishers of the applicable societies. Ordnance standards, weapons specifications, and Navord OSTD 600 pages may be obtained by submitting a request to the Commander, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center. On post-award actions, requests for official use only and not releasable to foreign nationals documents must identify the government contract number and must be submitted via the cognizant Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC) for certification of need for the document. On pre-award actions, requests must be submitted to the Procurement Contracting Officer for certification of need for the document. Military specifications and standards, including amendments, change notices, and supplements, but not interim changes, can be ordered from the contracting officer. Nuclear reactor publications and technical manuals assigned NAVSEA identification numbers are to be ordered from specific offices. Interim changes and classified specifications must be obtained by submitting a request on DD Form **** to NAVSUP WSS. All documents and drawings provided by the US Navy to prospective contractors must include a distribution statement to inform the contractor of the limits of distribution, and the safeguarding of the information contained on those documents and drawings. There are seven separate distribution statement codes used for non-classified documents and drawings.

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR part 13 using simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation is for new gaskets and fasteners, as identified in an attached Statement of Work (SOW). Responses are requested from qualified sources. The solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025 03 and the DFARS change notice 20241218. The RFQ number is n5005425q0289. The solicitation is posted on SAM and/or PIEe.