RING, RETAINING

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-130A is for the procurement of 103 retaining rings with NSN 5325-00-558-6908, to be delivered to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, under FOB Origin terms with a delivery deadline of 171 days after order placement. The requirement is governed by multiple defense logistics standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for marking and 2D Data Matrix barcoding, and DLA-specific packaging requirements identified as RP001. Physical identification of the bare item is required per RQ017, though Item Unique Identification is not mandated per the service customer’s request, with DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applying. The product is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, with technical data restricted to contractors holding JCP certification, having completed mandatory DOD export control training, and having received DLA approval for access. Technical and quality requirements are referenced via R and I numbers from the DLA Master List, and configuration change management is governed by RQ002, requiring engineering change proposals or variance requests for any deviations. Contract performance is subject to stringent compliance obligations, including the mandatory use of Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for all invoicing via Invoice 2in1 or Cost Voucher types, with no alternative systems permitted. The contractor must adhere to DFARS clauses on hazardous materials labeling per 252.223-7001, submitting Material Safety Data Sheets prior to award and updating them for any material changes, while ensuring all shipments comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129. Cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1 is required for handling Controlled Unclassified Information, with assessment scores to be reported in the Supplier Performance Risk System. The contract includes FAR clauses covering prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements, SAM maintenance, simplified acquisition terms with class deviations, and contract type to be determined at award. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, represent small business status if applicable, and comply with all representation and certification requirements through SAM.gov. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by May 20, 2026, with no physical submissions