RING, RETAINING

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-50K0 is for the procurement of 145 retaining rings identified by NSN 5325-01-676-0074, with a delivery timeframe of 152 days after order under FOB Origin terms. Performance is directed to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, and inspection and acceptance are required at the contractor’s origin site, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and DFARS provisions. The item is subject to stringent quality controls, including compliance with MIL-STD-1916 for sampling, with zero non-conformances required in sample lots unless otherwise specified, and adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, which includes bare item identification per RQ017 but excludes Item Unique Identification under DFARS 252.211-7003. Technical and quality requirements traceable to the DLA Master List include cybersecurity mandates under CMMC Level 2, necessitating implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls, cyber incident reporting within 72 hours under DFARS 252.204-7012, and submission of assessment results to the Supplier Performance Risk System. The contract also enforces export control compliance under ITAR or EAR regulations, restricting technical data access to only those contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA export training, and formal authorization. Packaging uses U-unit pack with BL boxes, ED envelopes in quantities of 100, preservation method 31 (clean/dry), and jute braid cushioning; special marking is not required beyond standard MIL-STD-129 labeling. Contractors must maintain ISO 9001 or SAE AS9003 quality systems, and subcontractors handling controlled data must meet equivalent cybersecurity standards. Invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all offerors must provide current certifications in SAM, including small business status and disclosures regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment. Pricing is not provided in the solicitation, and contract type remains unspecified, though deviation clauses permit alternative contract structures. The solicitation closes on May 21, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal.