The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking quotes for the procurement of 68 units of NSN 5307016973755, specifically a plain stud. This procurement is part of a total small business set-aside initiative, emphasizing the importance of supporting small enterprises in the manufacturing sector, particularly in the production of hardware components. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically, as hard copies will not be available, and all submissions should be directed to the DLA's designated contact at DibbsBSM@dla.mil. The deadline for quote submission is 171 days after the solicitation is issued, with further details accessible via the DLA's solicitation portal.