53--RING,RETAINING

The contract involves the procurement of 4,667 units of retaining rings (NSN 5325007208064) with a guaranteed minimum order quantity of 466 units. The delivery is required within 210 days after order placement to various DLA Depots located both within the continental United States and overseas via consolidation and containerization points. This procurement will be conducted through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process that is entirely electronic, with quotes to be submitted online by February 19, 2026. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, falling under the NAICS code 332722, which pertains to metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing. The solicitation may result in an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a performance period of one year or until a total aggregate value of $350,000 is reached, with an estimated two orders placed annually. Digitized drawings and relevant military specifications and standards are accessible electronically to all interested and responsible suppliers. The Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation office in Richmond, Virginia, manages the contract. Any questions related to the solicitation are directed to the designated buyer via email, and all instructions and documents can be found on the official procurement website.