RING, RETAINING

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of nine retaining rings under NSN 5325-01-223-6971. The contract specifies a delivery timeline of 57 days after order and identifies Elliott B W Mfg Co Inc in Binghamton, NY, as a relevant entity. Performance is designated for New Cumberland, PA, with the solicitation period running from August 11, 2026, to August 19, 2026. The agreement mandates strict adherence to DLA packaging and technical requirements, including the removal of government identification from any non-accepted supplies. Environmental safety is a priority, as the contract explicitly prohibits the use of asbestos and the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, with limited exceptions for specific functional components as defined by NAVSEA.