RING, RETAINING

This contract is for the procurement of two units of retaining rings, part number 5325-01-705-5595, to be delivered within five days to the specified destination. The contract specifies adherence to detailed technical and quality requirements as outlined in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) master list, including packaging, marking, and inspection standards. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with strict prohibitions on mercury in preservation and packaging materials. The delivery is FOB origin with inspection and acceptance at the destination address in Groton, Connecticut, specifically for the Electric Boat Corporation outfitting project. Quality assurance requirements require sampling methods aligned with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, using zero defect acceptance levels unless otherwise noted. The contract enforces strict removal of government identification from rejected supplies and mandates specific documentation for source approval. The shipping instructions emphasize the use of fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, and include precise palletization instructions per DLA packaging requirements. This procurement supports federal aviation supply chain operations, managed by the Department of Defense’s Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys, with contact details provided for the contract administrator.