RING, RETAINING

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-29AY is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of seven retaining rings, identified by NSN 5325-01-738-2356 and part number NMM400160. The requirement specifies a delivery timeline of 20 days after receipt of order, with shipping terms set as FOB Origin. The items are to be delivered to the Assault Craft Unit 4 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where both inspection and acceptance will take place. Offerors must submit their quotes via the DIBBS portal by September 21, 2026, and are encouraged to provide quantity ranges due to volatile demand. The contract incorporates several technical and quality requirements, including DLA packaging standards under MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129. Specific quality controls include a zero-based sampling plan for acceptance and a prohibition on the intentional addition of mercury to the supplies. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Additionally, the procurement is subject to the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and it strictly prohibits the use of additive manufacturing processes unless specifically authorized.