The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is preparing to issue a presolicitation for a Long-Term Contract concerning NSN 5310-01-233-8626, specifically for a self-locking nut used in the Ohio Class SSN (Trident) submarines. This procurement aims to establish a fixed-price, Indefinite Quantity Contract with a performance period of five years, which includes a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The selected contractor will be responsible for meeting specific quality and testing requirements, with an estimated annual demand of 16,415 units and a required delivery timeline of 285 days after receipt of order. Interested parties should contact Kenyatta Gardner at (804) 664-3339 or via email at Kenyatta.Gardner@dla.mil, with the solicitation expected to be available around November 20, 2024.