RING, RETAINING

The contract is for the procurement of 11 retaining rings, identified by NSN 5325-12-319-8882, with a delivery requirement set at 166 days from the award date and a firm delivery date of September 17, 2026. The items will be delivered FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, where both inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, with palletization adhering to DLA’s specific packaging requirements. Sampling and inspection protocols follow standards outlined in MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 and utilize zero-defect acceptance criteria unless otherwise specified. The contract references multiple source approval points including manufacturers and suppliers such as Seeger-Orbis GmbH, Rolls Royce Solutions, and MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, indicating a tightly controlled supply chain for quality assurance. Technical and quality requirements from the DLA master list apply as per the solicitation or award date, incorporating relevant revisions from the master list to govern technical compliance. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332510 and is managed by the Department of Defense's Aviation Supply Chain office. Communication and point of contact details are provided for coordination, ensuring clarity in contract execution and delivery schedules.