Retainer, packing

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for 74 each of a packing retainer (NSN 5330-01-543-7470) under request for quotation SPE7L327T1998, with quotes due November 16, 2026. The notice lists "No Set-Aside Used," so the requirement is open to unrestricted competition. DLA office SPE7L3 issued the RFQ through DIBBS, where quotes must be submitted.

The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation with FOB Origin terms and inspection at destination. Per the RFQ file summary, delivery is due within 168 days of award to DLA Distribution at Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a need ship date of May 4, 2027. The item is designated a critical application item, and the file identifies approved sources Eaton Aerospace LLC (CAGE 76050, P/N SP560-020) and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US, Inc. (CAGE 09257, P/N S38665-3005). Packaging follows MIL-STD-2073-1E, with items sealed in medium-duty, waterproof, opaque bags per MIL-DTL-117. The Buy American Act (DFARS 252.225-7001) applies to quotes above the micro-purchase threshold. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105 (May 20, 2026), and may be a candidate for automated award, with micro-purchase awards permitted before the return date. The PSC is 5330, Packing and Gasket Materials. Buyer contact is Susan Diamond (PLCL69D) at DLA Weapons Support Columbus, Ohio.