SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRES

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate, is a Request for Quotations for a Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract (SIDC) to procure helical compression springs (NSN 5360-01-155-0019). The contract is established for a one-year period with an estimated annual quantity of 92 units and a maximum contract value of $350,000. The procurement is structured with a guaranteed minimum order quantity of 11 units and a maximum aggregate order value of $350,000. Quotations must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) no later than August 25, 2026. The award will be made on a trade-off basis, considering price and other advantageous factors to the government. The scope of work requires strict adherence to military and federal standards for packaging, marking, and delivery. Specifically, packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements (RP001), while marking and labeling must follow MIL-STD-129, including standardized bar-coding. Deliveries are required within 104 days after the order date under FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract includes significant regulatory requirements regarding hazardous material identification and safety data under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS provisions concerning the safeguarding of covered defense information and the prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment. Contractors are also required to provide representations regarding their socioeconomic status and compliance with various labor and safety standards.