The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking quotes for the procurement of self-locking nuts, specifically NSN 5310014126685, with a quantity of 40 units required for delivery. 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 of the solicitation will not be available, and all inquiries should be directed to the buyer via the provided email address, DibbsBSM@dla.mil. The solicitation is available on the DLA's DIBBS website, and timely submissions are encouraged to ensure consideration.