RING, RETAINING

The contract SPE4A6-26-T-759C is for the procurement of 21 units of retaining rings, identified by NSN 5325-01-219-5330, with a delivery requirement of 171 days from the award date. The items are commercial in nature and must comply with specific technical and quality requirements as outlined in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) master list of standards. Inspection and acceptance of the goods will occur at the destination, and packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E standards, with adherence to DLA packaging requirements. Marking standards specified in MIL-STD-129 apply, and mercury or mercury compounds are prohibited in preservation and packaging materials. The delivery destination is the DLA Distribution San Joaquin warehouse in Tracy, California, with shipment expected by August 18, 2026, and final delivery by December 11, 2026. The contract incorporates detailed sampling and quality assurance provisions consistent with MIL-STD-1916 and allows the manufacturer to use attribute or variable inspection methods as per the contract or applicable standards. Government identification removal is mandated for non-accepted supplies, but unique item identification is waived as per DFARS clause 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) based on customer request. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, and the primary contact for the contract is Carl Younce. The contract emphasizes compliance with all referenced technical specifications, quality controls, and packaging requirements to ensure the integrity and traceability of the commercial retaining ring items delivered under this solicitation.