RING, RETAINING

This contract pertains to the procurement of a retaining ring identified by part number SH-37SS and NSN 5325-01-655-2892, supplied by ROTOR CLIP COMPANY, INC., under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-06HL. A total quantity of 22 units is required, each priced at $22.00, with delivery mandated within 169 days to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on a FOB origin basis. The item is designated as a critical application item and must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained by the contractor per DLA Directive Procurement Note C03, and all items must be marked in accordance with FAA bare item marking standards and MIL-STD-129. Packaging and preservation must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with specific preservation methods, materials, and wrapping requirements detailed in the contract. Sampling and inspection follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. The item is subject to FAA airworthiness approval requirements as referenced in Proc Note L32, and no special marking is required beyond standard compliance. The original required delivery date was August 22, 2026, with a need ship date set for January 8, 2027, and response to the solicitation was due by July 22, 2026. All documentation, including CDRLs and technical data packages, must adhere to revision D of QAP 13873 dated January 14, 2025.