RING, RETAINING

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-11TS, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, is for the procurement of 587 split retaining rings (NSN 5325-01-162-9943). Acceptable sources include Glenair Inc (P/N G70258-60) and Eldec Corp (P/N RG21-60). The contract requires delivery to DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, with a delivery timeline of 171 days after receipt of the order and a need ship date of January 31, 2027. Terms are FOB Destination, and invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow. Technical compliance is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging. Quality assurance involves sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with zero non-conformance required for acceptance. A critical prohibition is placed on the intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware, preservation, or packaging, per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements.