SPRING, FLAT

Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-438F is a request for quotations issued by the Department of Defense, DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division, for the procurement of 176 flat springs (NSN 5360-01-152-8490). Classified as a critical application item, the hardware must adhere to strict material and heat treat standards, including SAE AMS 5528, SAE AMS-H-6875 Class D, SAE AMS Z759, and SAE AMS Z759/3. Dimensions and surface textures must comply with ASME Y14.5 and ASME B46.1, respectively. The delivery is set for 327 days after order, with a need ship date of August 29, 2027, and a final required delivery date of September 20, 2027, delivered FOB Origin to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, Arizona. The contract mandates rigorous quality and security protocols, including export controls under ITAR and EAR, and requires contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification for technical data access. Packaging must follow ASTM D3951 and RP001, with marking and labeling compliant with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin based on zero-based sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Quotations must be submitted through the DIBBS portal by October 5, 2026, with a price evaluation preference available for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns.