RING, RETAINING

This contract pertains to the procurement of retaining rings, identified by NSN/Part Number 5325-00-619-0523, with a total quantity of 17 units requested under purchase request 7016195520. The delivery timeframe is set at 169 days from the award date. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), incorporates stringent technical and quality requirements as detailed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Quality assurance includes compliance with MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based sampling plans, with inspection and acceptance performed at the origin to ensure conformance. Manufacturer options include using either attribute or variable inspection methods, with non-acceptance standards specified to ensure quality control. Export-control regulations are a critical aspect of this contract, as the technical data associated with the item is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Therefore, access to export-controlled technical data is limited to contractors approved under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, who have completed required training and have received DLA authorization. Government identification removal from non-accepted supplies and physical marking requirements are also mandated. The contract's place of performance is in Tracy, and the primary point of contact is Monica Clark at the DLA. The solicitation establishes that item unique identification is not required per the customer's request, and the applicable NAICS code for the acquisition is 332510, which refers to fabricated metal product manufacturing.