53--RETAINER,HELICAL COMPRESSION SPRING

The contract is for the procurement of 308 units of a retainer for a helical compression spring with NSN 5340-01-184-1199, issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-950G by the Department of Defense through the Land Supply Chain organization. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, as defined under FAR 19.5, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026, and delivery expected within 164 days after award. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export control under either ITAR or EAR, meaning any disclosure to foreign persons—including employees of U.S. companies or their foreign subsidiaries—requires prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, and DFARS 252.225-7048 applies. Access to this controlled data is restricted to contractors approved by DLA who hold a valid U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed mandatory training on handling DOD export-controlled technical data, and have passed the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire. The place of performance is located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a point of contact designated as Keara Totten at DLA.