The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of hexagon plain nuts for the Ohio Class SSBN (Trident) under a presolicitation notice. The contract will cover an indefinite quantity of these critical application items, with an estimated annual requirement of 19,415 units over a five-year period, and a delivery timeline of 169 days after receipt of order. This procurement is specifically set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), emphasizing the importance of supporting diverse suppliers in defense contracting. Interested parties must submit their proposals by fax and are encouraged to access the solicitation documents via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with the solicitation expected to be issued around September 27, 2024, and closing on or about October 28, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Dorothy Ferebee at dorothy.ferebee@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-3540.