RING, RETAINING

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-4971, issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of 32 retaining rings (NSN 5325-01-07-48099, Part Number AS3217-146). This is designated as a critical application item. The hardware must be manufactured from CRES AMS 7330 material, featuring a special flat ring style, double oval cross-sectional shape, and internal usage design. Specific dimensional requirements include an inside diameter between 1.695 and 1.731 inches, an outside diameter between 1.937 and 1.957 inches, and a major thickness between 0.046 and 0.052 inches. The items must not be casehardened and must comply with the current revision of the SAE AS3217 standard. The contract requires a manufacturer inspection system complying with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, utilizing zero-based sampling plans such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and RP001, with labeling following MIL-STD-129. Delivery is required to DLA Distribution Cherry Point, NC, with a need ship date of May 6, 2027, and a final required delivery date of October 31, 2027. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment restrictions, and it offers a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small business concerns. Invoicing and payment shall be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system.