# INSTALLATION TOOL, RETAINING, RING

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/spe4a726r0606

- Solicitation number: SPE4A726R0606
- Notice type: Presolicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
- Contracting office: DLA Aviation (SPE4A7)
- NAICS: 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Product or service code: 5120 Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered
- First posted: June 2, 2026
- Last posted: June 25, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/57c75765fa8342df812e93377d4c79f2/view

## Description

**Solicitation for End Item:**

**F-18 Aircraft, Installation Tool, Retaining Ring, NSN:**

**5120-01-429-8084, 1000233815. TERM OF THE CONTRACT:** 60 MONTHS. DELIVERY SCHEDULE 107 DAYS ARO. Configuration Control item. Critical Application item. NAICS is 488190. This is an unrestricted other than full and open procurement.

**Potential Source:** Howmet Global Fastening Services, Inc., CAGE 1PGC0.

**FOB Origin, Inspection/Acceptance:** Destination. This is a request for proposal for an Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated Annual Quantities for the 5-year base period will be 240 each. Export Control drawings do not apply. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described will not be furnished by the Government. Request is for a written proposal. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on the issue date cited in the solicitation. The solicitation will be issued on or about July 10, 2026. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

**POC:** Renee Griffin; Email address: renee.griffin@dla.mil.

## Publications

- June 2, 2026: Sources sought, due June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 0528b12c5d84481994363545f4ca05a9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0528b12c5d84481994363545f4ca05a9/view
- June 25, 2026: Presolicitation, due August 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 57c75765fa8342df812e93377d4c79f2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/57c75765fa8342df812e93377d4c79f2/view

## Points of contact

- Renee Griffin, Renee.Griffin@dla.mil, (445)737-2040

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