RING, RETAINING

The contract is for the procurement of 51 retaining rings with NSN 5325-01-453-8389 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-05CM, issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332722 by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC Commodities Division. Delivery is required within 127 days of award, and responses must be submitted by July 17, 2026. The item is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List, which governs compliance based on the solicitation issue date for simplified acquisitions. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors, and packaging must adhere to DLA standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the manufacturer’s origin, and any non-accepted items must have government identification removed. Physical marking of the bare item is required, though Item Unique Identification is waived per customer request under DFARS 252.211-7003. Technical data associated with the item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting dissemination to unauthorized foreign persons or entities. Only contractors with approved JCP certification, completed DLA training, and explicit authorization may access controlled technical data as governed by DFARS 252.225-7048. The place of performance is specified as New Cumberland, PA, 17070-5002, with Jeremy Stokes designated as the primary point of contact.