# DIBBS #SPE4A6-26-T-31SS

DLA Aviation ASC solicits 568 Smalley Steel Ring retaining rings, NSN 5325-01-446-6718

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A6-26-T-31SS
**NAICS:** 332991

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation ASC Commodities Division is soliciting bids for retaining rings for critical application use.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
  - DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division
  - Buyer: Priscilla Holmes
- OEM Highlight:
  - Smalley Steel Ring Co. is the sole approved manufacturer
- Products Requested:
  - 568 retaining rings
    - NSN: 5325-01-446-6718
    - Smalley Steel Ring Co. part number: WH-53S02
- Delivery & Requirements:
  - Delivery required within 29 days from contract issuance
  - Destination: DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, PA
  - Compliance with domestic sourcing laws
  - Packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E
  - Marking per MIL-STD-129
  - Inspection and marking requirements specified
- No other OEMs or vendors are referenced
- No options or extensions included in the contract

### Description

RING, RETAINING (QTY: 568, NSN: 5325-01-446-6718, Purchase Request: 7018378838)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 51814, Part No: WH-53S02, Company: SMALLEY STEEL RING CO.
 

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