RING, RETAINING

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-3288 is for the procurement of 505 retaining rings, identified by NSN 5325-01-665-8020, for the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division. The contract specifies a delivery window with an original required date of March 13, 2027, and a need ship date of April 6, 2027, with a delivery lead time of 167 days. All items are to be delivered FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination in accordance with FAR 52.246-2, utilizing sampling methods based on MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or comparable zero-based sampling plans. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with DLA Master List requirements taking precedence. Specific quality and technical requirements are mandated through RA001, RP001, RQ011, and RQ017. The procurement is subject to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program under DFARS 252.225-7001 and requires the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all invoicing and receiving reports. Item Unique Identification is not required for this order. Quotes must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, and the award may be processed as an automated award.