SEAT, HELICAL COMPRESSI

The contract solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8987 calls for 185 estimated units of a helical compression spring, identified by NSN 5340-00-286-2289, under an indefinite delivery contract below the simplified acquisition threshold. Delivery is required within 51 days after order placement, with all shipments destined for multiple locations as specified in individual orders. The contract mandates strict compliance with DLA packaging standards including ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, FED-STD-313 and TQ IP025 for hazardous materials, and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding with mandatory 2D Data Matrix identifiers per MIL-STD-130N. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, requiring zero non-conformances for critical attributes under a zero-based sampling plan with AQL levels of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization for disclosure to foreign persons or entities, and access is restricted to contractors certified under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, having completed DLA-specific export control training and approval processes. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 is mandatory, and the item is excluded from procurement by communist Chinese military companies per DFARS 252.225-7007. The contractor must adhere to extensive cybersecurity protections including safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents under DFARS 252.204-7012, which requires CMMC Level 2 certification as a prerequisite for performance. Environmental compliance includes prohibition of ozone-depleting substances, hexavalent chromium, and hazardous materials per applicable regulations with required Safety Data Sheets and hazard labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200. All proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by the August 7, 2026 deadline, and payment and reporting are conducted exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The contract does not specify a unit price or firm quantity, with a maximum potential value capped at $350,000, and no order is binding until issued. Offerors must represent their size status and socioeconomic certifications, including WOSB, SDV