Ejector spring,turnlo

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes through DLA office SPE4A6 under RFQ SPE4A627T5309 for 1,988 ejector springs for turnlock fasteners (NSN 5325-01-184-0370), with quotes due October 30, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted, with no set-aside used, but the attachment summary states the item must be sourced from approved manufacturers: Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc. (P/N 2600-ES or HS4499-1) or HO-HO-KUS, Inc. (P/N HS4499-1). The solicitation's due date field and its second description entry state October 30, while the first description entry and the attachment summary state October 27. Both dates precede today's date, November 4, 2026.

The item is a Critical Application Item under PSC 5325, Fastening Devices. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS. Delivery is required within 138 days of award to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, on FOB Origin terms with inspection at destination and First Destination Transportation procedures. The attachment summary specifies packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E, marking per MIL-STD-129, and sampling and inspection per MIL-STD-1916. DFARS Buy American requirements apply to quotes above the micro-purchase threshold. Hazardous material certification is not required. The solicitation type is Fast Auto Evaluation. The attachment summary reports that the item has been purchased repeatedly since 2006 at unit costs ranging from $0.99 to $2.09.