Ring,retaining

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through DLA office SPE4A7, is soliciting quotes for 610 each of retaining rings (NSN 5325-12-165-2741) under RFQ SPE4A727T0471, with quotes due October 16, 2026, a date that has passed as of this review. The solicitation carries No Set-Aside Used and is a Fast Auto Evaluation request for quotation submitted through DIBBS.

Delivery is required within 99 days to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, on FOB Origin terms with inspection at origin. The item is classified as a Critical Application Item and is defined by DIN 6799 (basic non-government standard). Hardware manufactured from the solicitation date forward must comply with the current revision of the applicable part standard. Required quality provisions include RQ001, RA001, RQ011, RQ017, and RP001, with sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 using zero-based sampling plans. The manufacturer's inspection system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 with markings per MIL-STD-129, and the solicitation requires hazardous material identification and safety data. Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program compliance applies under DFARS 252.225-7001, and transportation uses U.S.-flag vessels when applicable.

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 PSC is 5325, Fastening Devices. Prior awards to various contractors ranged from $0.20 to $0.67 per unit, and no incumbent is named.