SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed price contract to COILING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (CAGE 5V437), a small business and women-owned small business, for the procurement of one helical compression spring (NSN 5360-01-474-0965) at a total price of $1,490.00. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-617W and awarded on July 14, 2026, requires delivery of the item to the USS Dwight D Eisenhower at FPO AE 09532, with FOB Destination terms placing transportation costs and risk of loss on the contractor until receipt at the destination. Performance must be completed within 60 days after delivery order issuance, with a scheduled delivery date of September 14, 2026. The contractor is subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System rated award requirements, mandating priority performance and resource allocation for national defense needs. All items must be packaged and preserved in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, marked according to MIL-STD-129 including required government identifiers and contract numbers, and shipped using DLA-specific packaging guidelines. Electronic invoicing and receiving reports are mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with no alternative payment methods permitted. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained per C03 (June 2023) and other referenced standards. The product must meet zero non-conformance thresholds under MIL-STD-1916 sampling and prohibits intentional addition of mercury or ozone-depleting substances except as permitted under NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contractor must comply with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering whistleblower rights, antiterrorism training, sustainable products, paid sick leave, veteran employment reporting, subcontracting for commercial items, electronic parts sourcing, and cybersecurity safeguards including CMMC Level 2. The contract includes representations affirming small business and women-owned status, triggering corresponding subcontracting and reporting obligations under FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 19.15. Contract administration is managed by Jeffrey Bloom, Contracting Officer, and Caroline Priest, Contracting Officer’s Representative, with remittance processed via the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio.