RING, RETAINING

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-29RD, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of 78 retaining rings, identified by NSN 5325008526862 and part number MS16625-1550. The items must be manufactured in accordance with basic specification MS16625F Revision F and reference specification MIL-DTL-21248F Revision F. This is a critical application item requiring source inspection, with a required delivery date of March 6, 2027, and a need ship date of March 14, 2027. Delivery is established as FOB Origin, with the final destination being DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. Quality and compliance requirements are stringent, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or a comparable zero-based sampling plan. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, while palletization must follow RP001. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including Buy American and Berry Amendment compliance, and prohibits the use of additive manufacturing unless specifically authorized. Payment and receiving reports are to be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow.