53--HOLDER,SPRING

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPE7LX-26-U-8894, is a small business set-aside under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for the procurement of a spring holder with NSN 5340-01-188-0774, under an indefinite-delivery contract structure with a guaranteed minimum of one unit and a maximum obligation of $350,000. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate and requires delivery within 60 days after receipt of order, with FOB origin terms applying. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and bar-coding, including adherence to dry preservation methods and strict prohibitions on mercury or mercury compounds in materials, packaging, or direct contact with hardware, except for functional uses in batteries, instruments, or weapon systems as specified by NAVSEA. Packaging and preservation must also meet IP025 standards for hazardous materials and MIL-STD-129 requirements for radioactive items if applicable. The contract mandates compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which governs all technical specifications referenced in the solicitation. The solicitation includes a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing procurement integrity, labor standards, cybersecurity, environmental compliance, and supply chain restrictions. Key clauses include deviations applied in February 2026 for equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, safeguarding contractor information systems, and submission of payment requests electronically through WAWF. Contractors must also comply with prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, toxic material disposal, and the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from Communist Chinese military companies. Cybersecurity requirements include NIST SP 800-171 assessments and safeguarding of covered defense information. Payment must be submitted via WAWF using the Invoice and Receiving Report for fixed-price line items, with the Contracting Officer’s point of contact identified as Theodore Misiolek. The contract imposes destination inspection and acceptance by the government, with all supplies subject to verification under FAR 52.246-2. The solicitation requires electronic submission via DIBBS by August 5, 2026, and is restricted to small business concerns eligible under the SBA criteria. No subcontracting preferences beyond the small business set-aside are specified, and no