DLA Aviation Richmond is conducting market research to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining a self-locking nut that is currently sole sourced to GE Aviation Systems. Interested parties may submit a response with their points of contact and manufacturer location to the designated DLA email. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or government commitment, with no funds available to pay for response preparation. To become an approved source, companies must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package demonstrating their product’s quality is equal to or better than the OEM’s, directed to the buyer if an open solicitation exists or to DLA Aviation’s SAR Program Office in Richmond, Virginia.