INSTALLATION TOOL, RETAINING, RING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for the new manufacture of NSN 5120-01-429-8084, Installation Tool, Retaining, Ring. This is not a solicitation for a current buy, but an effort to approve vendors for future procurement opportunities. Responses are due by June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking parties with the resources to support the manufacture of the Installation Tool, Retaining, Ring, currently produced by Howmet Global Fastening Services, Inc. (CAGE 1PGC0, part number CA2210T-10). Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available.
Potential sources must be capable of:
- New manufacture, including procurement/manufacture of component parts.
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting production requirements.
- Addressing long-lead time parts procurement and diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues.
- Shipping serviceable assets.
The estimated annual quantity is 240 each.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS Code: 488190
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: June 2, 2026
Evaluation
Market information will be evaluated to determine industry capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan (tight schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for proposals, and submission of information is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. All responses must be emailed to Renee Griffin at renee.griffin@dla.mil. Questions should also be directed to Renee Griffin.