CLIP, SPRING TENSION

Solicitation SPE7L-26-T-11B6 is a request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime for the procurement of 22 units of spring tension clips, identified by NSN 5340-01-451-4593. The requirement is managed under NAICS code 332510, with a delivery deadline of February 27, 2027, and a need ship date of March 9, 2027. Delivery is set as FOB Destination to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The procurement may be eligible for automated award, and quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS system by the closing date of September 21, 2026. The contract incorporates stringent technical and quality requirements, including DLA Master List standards and specific export controls under ITAR and EAR, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-18E and MIL-STD-129, with a strict prohibition on mercury compounds. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, requiring zero non-conformances based on MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling methods. Compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment is mandatory, and offers utilizing additive manufacturing are ineligible for award without prior approval. The solicitation provides a price evaluation preference for SBA-certified HUBZone small businesses. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting.