RING, PISTON

The contract is for the procurement of eight piston rings with NSN 4310-01-476-7049 and approved part numbers 74B400819-101 from Boeing and Goodrich, designated as a critical application item. Delivery is required FOB origin with a lead time of 165 days after receipt of order, targeting an original delivery date of February 22, 2028, and a need ship date of November 10, 2026, to DLA Distribution San Diego. The item has a non-extendable shelf life of 240 months and must be marked with special marking code 32 identifying it as a Type I shelf-life item. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using specific preservation methods, cushioning material JB, unit container BE, and intermediate container E5, with palletization adhering to DLA Packaging Requirements. Marking shall follow MIL-STD-129 and include all required identifiers. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-2, with sampling mandated per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, requiring zero non-conformances for critical and major attributes, which are defined at AQLs of 0.1 and 1.0 respectively; unspecified attributes are treated as major. The manufacturer’s quality system must meet SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 requirements, and technical and quality requirements referenced by R and I numbers from the DLA Master List are incorporated by reference. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, safeguarding covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012, basic safeguarding under FAR 52.240-93, and NIST SP 800-171 compliance. The contractor must maintain current SAM registration, comply with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, and avoid providing covered defense telecommunications equipment. Ethical obligations include combating trafficking in persons, whistleblower protections, restrictions on mandatory arbitration, and employment eligibility verification. Payment is processed via WAWF with invoice and receiving report submissions required, and the contractor must comply with all applicable DFARS and FAR clauses including those on disclosure, data rights, unenforceable obligations, and accelerated