The Department of Defense, specifically the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is preparing to solicit bids for the procurement of heavy-grade steel hex nuts, identified as BOA Item #7022AD, under a total small business set-aside. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of naval vessels, as the nuts are essential components in various applications outlined in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert/E. F. Dickson Fastener Program Manual. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically and demonstrate compliance with technical specifications and past performance criteria, with the solicitation period running from March 29, 2025, to April 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Chuck Chase at charles.e.chase23.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 207-994-4612.