The Department of Defense, through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of 200 units of BOA Item 7024AG, specifically a hex nut that is nickel copper and self-locking, as part of the C.R. Gilbert / E.F. Dickson Fastener Program. Vendors are required to submit their quotes by September 5, 2024, including pricing, delivery schedules, and documentation demonstrating their technical capabilities and past performance, with a focus on compliance with quality standards. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of naval vessels, and the evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering factors such as technical capability and delivery timelines. Interested vendors should contact Tom Fuller at thomas.g.fuller17.civ@us.navy.mil for further details and must ensure they are registered on the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.