RING, RETAINING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to AERO-GLEN INTERNATIONAL LLC (CAGE 9V172) for the procurement of 1,604 retaining rings (NSN 5325016774481) under solicitation SPE4A1-26-T-2410, with a total contract price of $9,383.40 and an award date of July 29, 2026. The contract is governed under simplified acquisition procedures and includes a delivery period of 221 days after the date of order, with FOB Origin terms meaning title and risk transfer to the government upon delivery from the contractor’s facility. Shipment is destined for DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Georgia, and all packaging and marking must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using controlled temperature and drying preservation (PRES MTHD 33) without additional materials, wrapping, or cushioning. Items must be physically marked per RQ017, and barcoding is required per MIL-STD-129, with labels for hazardous materials adhering to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and all relevant federal exceptions. The contract imposes strict compliance with cybersecurity safeguards through DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, mandating NIST SP 800-171 implementation and safeguarding of covered defense information. Contract administration is governed by FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment equity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, changes, default, and subcontracting for commercial products. Invoicing is exclusively required through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and no alternative systems like IPP are permitted. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with compliance to zero-defect sampling standards using MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans and quality systems aligned with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. The contractor must submit Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials prior to award, failing which the offer may be deemed non-responsible. The contracting officer’s representative and payment details are referenced in the DD 1155 form, and the award is based on a price-focused evaluation consistent with LPTA methodology. All offerors were required to represent their small business status, UEI