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INSTALLATION TOOL, RETAINING RING

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SPE4A7-26-R-0606Federal

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The contract seeks proposals for an installation tool and retaining ring for the F-18 aircraft, identified by NSN 5120-01-429-8084 and part number 1000233815, under an indefinite quantity contract with a six-year term. The item is classified as a configuration control and critical application component, with an estimated annual requirement of 240 units over the five-year base period, and delivery is scheduled within 107 days after order placement. The procurement is unfettered and not set aside for small or disadvantaged businesses, with Howmet Global Fastening Services, Inc. identified as the sole potential source. The contract terms specify FOB origin delivery with acceptance at destination, and no government-provided technical drawings or specifications will be supplied; interested parties must rely solely on the solicitation document available via DIBBS. Proposals must be submitted in writing, and submission of a completed solicitation form is mandatory for consideration. All responsible suppliers may respond, with evaluations based on price, past performance, and other criteria outlined in the solicitation. The Supplier Performance Risk System will be considered in the award decision. The solicitation is scheduled for release on or about July 10, 2026, with proposals due by August 10, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code is 488190, and the contracting office is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, located in Richmond, Virginia. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Renee Griffin, reachable via email at renee.griffin@dla.mil or phone at 445-737-2040. Export control regulations and associated drawings do not apply to this procurement.

General Info

DLA Aviation seeks suppliers for Installation Tool production; responses due by June 8, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIVView Agency

NAICS

339993 - Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

US

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Solicitation SPEA47-26-R-0606 Sealed Bid IFB for Indefinite Quantity Contract

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV
Contacts1 person available
OfficeUS
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INSTALLATION TOOL,RETAINING RING RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
SAMPLING: THE SAMPLING METHOD SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-1916 OR ASQ H1331, TABLE 1 OR A COMPARABLE ZERO BASED SAMPLING PLAN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY THE CONTRACT. IF THE APPLICABLE DRAWING, SPECIFICATION, STANDARD, OR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION (QAP) SPECIFIES CRITICAL, MAJOR AND/OR MINOR ATTRIBUTES, THEY SHALL BE ASSIGNED VERIFICAITON LEVELS OF VII, IV AND II OR AQLS OF 0.1, 1.0 AND 4.0 RESPECTIVELY. UNSPECIFIED ATTRIBUTES SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS MAJOR UNLESS SAMPLING PLANS ARE SPECIFIED IN APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. FOR MIL-STD-1916, THE MANUFACTURER MAY USE THE ATTRIBUTE OR VARIABLE INSPECTION METHOD AT THEIR OPTION OR PER THE CONTRACT. MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 MAY BE USED TO SET SAMPLE LOT SIZE, BUT ACCEPTANCE WOULD BE ZERO NON-CONFORMANCES IN THE SAMPLE LOT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT. MILITARY MARKING REQUIREMENT: SAMPLING REQUIREMENT: MERCURY FREE REQUIREMENT: MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO<(>,<)> OR COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH<(>,<)> ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS; AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA. PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D).
RQ017: PHYSICAL INDENTIFICATION/BARE ITEM MARKING
CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM
HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC 1PGC0 P/N CA2210T-10
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments%2FDLMS% 2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT. 0001 5120-01-429-8084 240.000 EA $ _______________ $ ______________ INSTALLATION TOOL ,RETAINING RING
SPE4A7-26-R-0606
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 5120-01-429-8084 CONT'D
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: ORIGIN DELIVERY DATE: 107 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:E5 OPI:M INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
IP056: MERCURY OR MERCURY COMPOUNDS ARE PROHIBITED IN PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, PACKING AND MARKING.
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
FOR TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FOR FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
GOVT USE External External External Customer RDD/ ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date. 0001 1000233815 0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

SPE4A7-26-R-0606 NSN/Part Number: 5120-01-429-8084 Quantity: 240 EA Delivery: 107 days ADO

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