# DIBBS #SPE4A6-27-T-2238

DLA Solicitation for 84 Critical-Safety Retaining Rings

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A6-27-T-2238
**NAICS:** 332618

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking 84 source-controlled retaining rings for a critical safety application.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Weapons Support, ASC Commodities Division; buyer contact: Derrick Looney.
- **Product requested:** 84 retaining rings, NSN 5325-01-172-6971 (CLIN 0001).
- **Approved OEMs and part numbers:** **Smalley Steel Ring Co.** — 9648M79P12; **Spirolox Inc.** — KRA-450.
- **Key requirements:** Identified as an Air Force Critical Safety Item and source-controlled. The rings must comply with the cited drawing and quality requirements; the referenced drawing is 07482 9648M79, Revision CP, with TDP Revision B Gen 2.
- **Delivery:** Single supply delivery, 84 units due 99 days after order. FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance at origin.
- **Competition note:** The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses.

### Description

RING, RETAINING (QTY: 84, NSN: 5325-01-172-6971, Purchase Request: 7018612059)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 51814, Part No: 9648M79P12, Company: SMALLEY STEEL RING CO.
  - CAGE: 80756, Part No: KRA-450, Company: SPIROLOX INC
 

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