RING, RETAINING

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-4256 is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 115 retaining rings, identified by NSN 5325-00-442-5845. The items are procured under a fully competitive process in accordance with military and federal specifications. Delivery is required within 112 days after delivery order, with a need ship date of February 12, 2027, and a final required delivery date of March 25, 2027. The place of performance and delivery is the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania, with shipping terms set as FOB Origin. The contract mandates strict quality and inspection standards, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2, utilizing zero-based sampling plans such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, while marking must follow MIL-STD-129 and RQ017 for bare item identification. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Compliance requirements include the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Small business preferences are available for SBA-certified HUBZone concerns.