MMIII Ring, Retaining, Safe

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking five retaining rings (NSN 1190-01-138-2530) for a Minuteman III (MMIII) safe application through solicitation SPRHA2-25-Q-0673. This specialized nuclear ordnance equipment falls under NAICS code 332994 for Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement requires first article testing and approval before full production, with the contractor providing supply chain traceability documentation and compliance with military packaging and marking standards. Price serves as the most important evaluation criterion for this Request for Quotation. The original solicitation was issued on April 8, 2025, with the submission deadline extended through Amendment 0001 from May 9, 2025, to July 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Technical data associated with this procurement is subject to critical export control restrictions under Distribution D authorization, limiting access to Department of Defense and authorized U.S. DoD contractors only.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement includes multiple contract line items covering one first article test unit, one first article test report, and varying quantities of production units totaling five retaining rings. The delivery timeline is set at 120 calendar days after contract award, with items to be shipped to Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The contractor must provide comprehensive first article test reports meeting DD Form 1423-1 requirements, including manufacturing data, material processing documentation, and certification of conformance. All technical documentation and engineering data carries export control restrictions, and unauthorized dissemination could result in criminal penalties including fines up to $100,000 and imprisonment of up to 10 years. The procurement contact is April J. Blakeley at DLA Aviation - Ogden Procurement Operations, reachable at april.blakeley@us.af.mil or (385) 591-8032.