RING, RETAINING

Solicitation SPE4A1-26-T-2869 is a Request for Quotations issued by the DLA Aviation Supply Chain on September 21, 2026, for the procurement of 67 retaining rings (NSN 5325-01-128-6484, Part Number CA21078C-3). The items are identified as commercial products and are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The original required delivery date is January 22, 2027, with a need ship date of March 17, 2027. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The procurement incorporates several technical and quality requirements, including DLA packaging requirements (RP001), the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements (RA001), and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Offerors must submit quotes via the DIBBS system by September 28, 2026. The contract requires compliance with the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity. Notably, the government will not evaluate offers utilizing additive manufacturing unless specifically authorized, and any alternate part proposals must include a complete data package for evaluation. Payment and invoicing are to be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.