RING

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-611J, issued by the Department of Defense ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div, is for the procurement of six rings under NSN 5365-01-301-7727. The requirement specifies a need ship date of January 31, 2027, with an original required delivery date of March 18, 2027, and a delivery timeframe of 171 days. Delivery is FOB Origin to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, Arizona, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, while explicitly prohibiting the use of mercury or mercury compounds in preservation and packaging. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances in sample lots. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding controlled unclassified information. Special contractual obligations include the mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transportation, submission of Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials, and immediate notification of potential safety issues. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by August 12, 2026.