Ring,retaining

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotes for 128 each of retaining rings, NSN 5325-01-172-6971, under request for quotation SPE4A627T7988, with quotes due November 10, 2026. The notice carries no set-aside, and the attached RFQ summary states that the item is source-controlled, so only vendors with access to the limited rights data or traceability to approved sources may quote. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS, and the solicitation type is Fast Auto Evaluation.

The attached RFQ summary lists approved suppliers as Smalley Steel Ring Co. (CAGE 51814, P/N 9648M79P12) and Spirolox Inc. (CAGE 80756, P/N KRA-450). It requires delivery within 99 days to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker Air Force Base, on an FOB Origin basis with inspection at origin under the First Destination Transportation program. Quality and compliance requirements include SAE AS9100 certification or equivalent, non-destructive testing accreditation, ITAR/EAR compliance with JCP certification and DLA approval for controlled technical data access, CMMC Level 2, and critical safety item designation. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105, dated May 20, 2026, along with FAR, DFARS, and DLAD provisions. The procurement is classified under PSC 5325, Fastening Devices. The attached summary reports historical unit costs from approximately $10.59 to $43.27 since 2002. The notice does not state evaluation criteria or an award value.