RING, RETAINING

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07LU is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense for the procurement of 8,104 retaining rings, identified by NSN 5325-00-720-8064, with delivery required 169 days after order placement, no later than September 3, 2027. The items are to be delivered FOB origin to SW3119, DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Robins AFB, GA, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the contractor’s shipping point. Packaging must strictly conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E using Code U, BD, and E5/ES containers, with no preservation materials allowed and prohibition of mercury or mercury compounds in both packaging and preservation. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, including bare item marking per RQ017, with hazard labeling aligned with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and DFARS 252.223-7001, requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials. The contract prohibits hexavalent chromium in all applications, restricts storage or disposal of toxic materials without prior approval, and enforces compliance with U.S. export control laws including ITAR and EAR. Contractors must implement NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect Covered Defense Information and report cyber incidents within 72 hours, with these requirements flowed down to subcontractors. The acquisition is subject to restrictions on sourcing from Communist Chinese Military Companies and from covered defense telecommunications equipment listed under DFARS 252.204-7018. Pricing is not disclosed, rendering total contract value unknown, with payment processed electronically via WAWF. Offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code and represent their size and socioeconomic status, including small business, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or SDVOSB designations, and compliance with federal clauses related to equal opportunity, employment verification, anti-trafficking, and safeguarding of information systems. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by July 30, 2026, with all technical and compliance documentation meeting stringent federal and DoD standards.