SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The contract is for the procurement of 96 helical compression springs with the National Stock Number 1005-13-121-8425 and manufacturer part number FN HERSTAL S.A. B0897 P/N 3644143010, issued under solicitation SPE7L4-26-T-5701 by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime for Combat Vehicles and Armament. Delivery is required within 222 days after receipt of order, with a firm need ship date of March 7, 2027, under FOB Origin terms, and all items must be shipped to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California. The item is designated as a critical application item and is subject to demilitarization requirements as a Category I munition under DODM 4160.28-Vol. 3. Technical and quality specifications are governed exclusively by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede ASTM D3951 packaging standards; all packaging and labeling must strictly comply with MIL-STD-129, including any revisions in effect during contract performance, and palletization must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). Unit of issue is each, with no variance allowed in quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, and electronic submission of payment requests via WAWF is mandatory, with cost vouchers or invoices and receiving reports required depending on line item type. The solicitation prohibits bids containing items produced using additive manufacturing and requires submission of a Safety Data Sheet prior to award; failure to meet either requirement results in disqualification. Offerors must comply with a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering cyber security, hazardous material restrictions, export control, trafficking in persons, equal opportunity, subcontracting, and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract includes active deviations for multiple FAR clauses related to small business representation, contract type, and cybersecurity assessments under NIST SP 800-171. A HUBZone price evaluation preference may apply, and all responses must be submitted exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The item is subject to strict labeling requirements under the Hazard Communication Standard unless exempted by specific federal statutes, and require pre-award submission of hazard labels and safety data sheets by the apparent successful offeror.