RING, RETAINING

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-08RX calls for 6,723 retaining rings with NSN 5325-01-617-1202, manufactured from cadmium-plated steel and sourced exclusively from either Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. or Univair Aircraft Corp., both under manufacturer part number R4G. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions effective as of the solicitation issue date or award date depending on acquisition size, and compliance with specific DLA directives including packaging, cybersecurity certification at CMMC Level 2, physical marking of items, and configuration change management. The item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure of technical data to foreign persons or entities without prior authorization, and access is limited to DLA contractors certified under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program who have completed mandatory DOD export control training and obtained formal approval. Documentation for source approval, inspection and acceptance at origin, and removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies are required, with all supplies to be delivered to New Cumberland, PA, within 321 days after order date. The solicitation closed on July 29, 2026, and point of contact for inquiries is Tarik Caballero with the Defense Logistics Agency.