RING, RETAINING

This contract involves the procurement of 249 units of retaining rings, identified by the National Stock Number (NSN) 5325-01-179-0845. It is issued by the Department of Defense through the ASC Commodities Division, with the place of performance located in Tracy, California. The solicitation number is SPE4A6-26-T-20V9, with a response deadline set for April 22, 2026, and a required delivery timeframe of 92 days after order (ADO). The acquisition falls under NAICS code 332510, indicating metal valve manufacturing activities, and carries technical and quality requirements as specified by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Master List. These requirements govern aspects such as source approval, packaging, inspection, acceptance at origin, government identification marking, and physical item marking, ensuring compliance with high-level quality standards. Critical to the contract is the mandatory origin inspection and adherence to specialized quality assurance protocol EQ003, reflecting the critical nature of this item. Additionally, there are instructions related to the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and the incorporation of covered defense information requirements. The procurement documentation is strictly governed by the revision of the DLA Master List effective at the solicitation or award date, as appropriate. The primary point of contact is Marchello Fields, reachable via email and phone, and further details, including solicitation documents, are accessible through the specified DLA eProcurement and DIBBS portals.