Ring, retaining

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through its SPE4A6 office, is soliciting quotes for 1,149 retaining rings (NSN 5325-00-209-8231, PSC 5325) under request for quotation SPE4A627T8824, with quotes due November 13, 2026. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used.

Delivery is to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, within 171 days, on FOB Origin terms with inspection at destination. Quotes must be submitted via DIBBS. The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation type under the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105, dated May 20, 2026. The government file summary describes the buy as a candidate for automated award and states that solicitations with First Article Test requirements are excluded from automated awards. The summary also encourages offerors to submit quantity ranges because demand is volatile, and it states that First Destination Transportation applies, with offers based on FOB Origin pricing.

The government file summary lists these technical and compliance requirements, incorporated by reference: export control compliance (RQ032), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 (RD005), and packaging and marking per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. It also states that Buy American requirements under DFARS 252.225-7001 apply to quotes above the micro-purchase threshold. The item is classified under NAICS 332510, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

Procurement history cited in the government file summary shows recent awards to CAGE 1HEN9 at $2.19 per unit and to CAGE 55345 at $1.59 to $1.83 per unit.