RING, RETAINING

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-17UG, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, is for the procurement of 349 steel retaining rings (NSN 5325-00-721-6476). The total estimated contract value is 121,801.00 dollars, based on a unit price of 349.00 dollars. The items must comply with basic specification MS16624E and reference specification MIL-DTL-21248F. Delivery is required within 171 days after the delivery order, with a need ship date of February 12, 2027, and a required delivery date of February 6, 2027. The shipment is FOB Origin and will be delivered to DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Georgia. The contract mandates strict quality and technical standards, including zero-based sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, while marking must follow MIL-STD-129. Bare items must be marked with the contract number, NAWC CAGE code, and part number. A critical prohibition is placed on the intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware, preservation, or packaging. Payment and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow. Proposals were due by August 24, 2026, via the DIBBS portal.