RING, RETAINING

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-12UJ is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 30 retaining rings under NSN 5325-01-123-6820. The items are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility in Tracy, California, with a required delivery timeline of 165 days after the order is received and a need ship date of January 26, 2027. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, with quality standards governed by MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based sampling plans, and manufacturer requirements aligned with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. This procurement is subject to strict export controls under ITAR and EAR, requiring contractors to have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and completed DLA export-control training to access technical data. Packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, while marking and bar-coding must adhere to MIL-STD-129. All invoicing and payment requests must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Evaluation for award will consider small business status, HUBZone eligibility, and compliance with the Nonmanufacturer Rule, with a focus on socioeconomic program participation.