RING, RETAINING

This contract is for the procurement of 47 units of a retaining ring, identified by part number MS16627-4150 and NSN 5325-00-598-1434, to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract is aligned with military specifications MIL-DTL-16232 and MIL-DTL-21248F and incorporates tailored higher-level quality and technical requirements to ensure the critical application nature of the item. Stringent sampling and inspection procedures based on MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent standards apply, with acceptance and inspection points at the origin. Packaging, preservation, and marking must comply with DLA packaging standards, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129, with explicit prohibition on the use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds during any stage of production or packaging. The contract specifies a delivery timeline of 171 days from award, with a required ship date near mid-September 2026 and an original required delivery date in August 2026. There is no allowance for quantity variance, and all transportation requirements follow DLA directives. The solicitation was issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division under NAICS code 332613, with the point of contact being Carl Younce. Compliance with updates from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements governs all quality provisions, ensuring adherence to current military procurement standards for critical defense hardware.