NAICS 332722 spot check: DLA Aviation bolts vs. NAVSUP WSS screws (late Jan 2026)

Executive takeaway

This NAICS 332722 cluster is a straightforward fit for aerospace/defense fastener manufacturers and distributors that can quote to specified NSNs/part numbers and ship FOB destination. The DLA Aviation actions read like classic “quote-to-spec” bolt buys (including at least one approved source callout and no drawings available). The NAVSUP WSS cap screw RFQs appear more documentation/QA-process heavy (inspection language, WAWF payment, one-year warranty, and an inspection/test plan data item that may be waivable if already on file).

What the buyer is trying to do

Across these notices, the government is replenishing inventory of standard/controlled fasteners (bolts and cap screws) using RFQs tied to NSNs and solicitation numbers under NAICS 332722.

DLA Aviation is sourcing multiple bolt-related items (e.g., externally relieved bolt, ribbed neck bolt, shear bolts) and at least one corrosion prevention anode listed under PSC 53. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Mechanicsburg) is sourcing hex head / hexagon head cap screws under PSC 5305 with an RFQ package that references inspection/acceptance clauses, invoicing instructions, and warranty terms.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Review the RFQ package online (the DLA notice explicitly states the RFQ will be available via the posting link and hard copies aren’t provided).
• Quote against the government-identified item (NSN/part number/approved source, where applicable).
• Plan for FOB destination delivery and meet required delivery timelines (e.g., one DLA bolt line cites delivery “by 0118 days ADO”).
• Submit quotes electronically (explicit in the DLA externally relieved bolt notice).
• For NAVSUP WSS: be prepared to comply with inspection and acceptance requirements and invoicing via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) per the solicitation text snippet.
• For NAVSUP WSS: support warranty expectations (the snippet includes “Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature … one year”).
• For NAVSUP WSS: address required/expected data submittals; the snippet references an Inspection and Test Plan (DD1423 Data Item A001) that may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg and mentions certification data timing tied to delivery.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you regularly supply NAICS 332722 fasteners to defense logistics channels and can quote to NSN/part-number-controlled items.
• Bid if you can meet electronic quote submission requirements and manage FOB destination shipping.
• Bid if you’re positioned for small business competition where the DLA Aviation actions are marked “SBA” set-aside (ribbed neck bolt and multiple shear bolt notices).
• Bid if you already have NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg documentation on file (or can rapidly generate it), since the NAVSUP snippet flags an inspection/test plan data item that may be waivable if already on file.
• Pass if you can’t source the specific approved item where an approved source is called out (the externally relieved bolt notice cites “Approved source is 99207 AS3236-08”).
• Pass if your QA/documentation workflow can’t support inspection language, warranty terms, and WAWF invoicing in the NAVSUP actions.

Response package checklist

• Completed electronic quote (format and submission method: verify in attachments / RFQ link).
• Item identification crosswalk: NSN, part number, and any approved-source requirement (verify in attachments).
• Delivery schedule acknowledgement (e.g., DLA ADO-based delivery where stated; NAVSUP delivery/data timing: verify in attachments).
• FOB destination compliance statement (verify in attachments).
• Quality/inspection approach and any required inspection/test plan documentation (NAVSUP references DD1423 Data Item A001; waiver possibility noted in the notice snippet).
• Warranty acknowledgement (NAVSUP snippet indicates one-year warranty; verify full terms in attachments).
• WAWF invoicing readiness (NAVSUP: WAWF payment instructions appear in the snippet; verify routing and DODAAC details in the solicitation).
• Representations and certifications as required by the RFQ (verify in attachments).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

Because these are NSN/part-number buys, pricing strategy is usually won in the details: lead time realism, compliance confidence, and low-friction documentation.

• Benchmark internally against prior quotes/orders for the same NSNs/part numbers and similar quantities (e.g., the DLA externally relieved bolt line shows quantity 2,437 each).
• Separate pricing drivers: material, special processes, certifications/data submittals, packaging, and expedited schedules where ADO timelines are tight.
• For NAVSUP WSS, cost the administrative load explicitly (inspection/test plan creation if not already on file, certification data timing, WAWF invoicing operations, warranty risk).
• For DLA approved-source items, confirm your ability to supply exactly what is acceptable before trying to “price in” substitution risk.
• Use the RFQ text to confirm whether the evaluation is strictly lowest price technically acceptable or includes other factors (verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas

• Pair a small business prime (for the “SBA” set-aside DLA bolt RFQs) with a specialty fastener manufacturer that already produces to the relevant part numbers.
• Use a documentation/QA support subcontractor to accelerate NAVSUP-style inspection/test plan and certification data preparation if your shop is lean on contract admin capacity.
• Teaming between a distributor (inventory/rapid ship) and a manufacturer (compliance and traceability) can help on ADO-driven deliveries.

Risks & watch-outs

• Approved-source constraints: at least one DLA bolt notice states an approved source and specific part number; quoting an alternate without clear allowance is a common disqualifier.
• No drawings/specs posted: the DLA externally relieved bolt notice says specifications/plans/drawings are not available—your quote must be grounded in the NSN/approved item requirements.
• Documentation timing: the NAVSUP snippet references certification data due ahead of delivery; missing that window can impact acceptance.
• Invoicing mechanics: NAVSUP actions reference WAWF instructions—misrouting invoices is a frequent cash-flow issue.
• Deadline control: confirm response deadlines on each RFQ (they vary across these notices) and validate whether any due date extensions apply (one NAVSUP notice snippet says the solicitation due date has been extended).

Related opportunities

• 53--BOLT, EXTERNALLY RELIE (SPE4A626T609R)
• 53--BOLT,RIBBED NECK (SPE4A626U1445)
• 53--BOLT,SHEAR (SPE4A626U1443)
• 53--BOLT,SHEAR (SPE4A626U1444)
• 53--SCREW,CAP,HEX HD (N0010425QFD30)
• 53--SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON H (N0010426QYA4K)
• 53--ANODE,CORROSION PRE (SPE4A725T787D)

How to act on this

1. Open each RFQ link and confirm the exact line item requirements, acceptable sources, and submission instructions.
2. Decide fast: DLA bolt RFQs can be “quote-to-part” quick turns, while NAVSUP cap screw RFQs may require more QA/documentation planning.
3. Build a compliance-first quote package (delivery, inspection/warranty acknowledgements, and any required data items) and submit electronically before the deadline.

If you want a second set of eyes on eligibility, compliance risk, and quote positioning for NAICS 332722 fastener buys, Federal Bid Partners LLC can help you triage the RFQ package and assemble a clean response.