RING, RETAINING

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-59K4 seeks 231 retaining rings, identified by NSN 5325-01-158-3072, with delivery required 144 days after award to the DLA Distribution Anniston facility in Anniston, Alabama. The contract includes stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the manufacturer’s origin per RQ009, and quality conformance governed by RQ006 and tailored higher-level quality requirements under RQ001. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging guidelines (RP001), while marking adheres to MIL-STD-129, including physical identification of the bare item as required by RQ017. No Unique Item Identification is mandated due to service customer request, per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). The technical data associated with this item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, restricting access to contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DoD export control training, and formal DLA authorization. Cybersecurity compliance is enforced through CMMC Level 2 certification, requiring either a self-assessment or third-party assessment by a C3PAO, along with adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding requirements for covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF and compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment eligibility, anti-trafficking, sustainable procurement, hazardous materials handling, and small business representation. FOB destination terms apply, obligating the contractor to cover all transportation costs and risks until delivery. The solicitation is issued under the DLA Automated Simplified Acquisitions Master Solicitation, with proposals required to be submitted electronically via DIBBS by May 26, 2026, and award is likely to be driven by a lowest-price, technically acceptable approach. Contractors must also provide their UEI and CAGE code, represent their size status and socioeconomic status if applicable, and comply with requirements for subcontracting commercial services and disclosure of cybersecurity incident information. No contract value is specified due to incomplete pricing data in Section B.