SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The contract pertains to the procurement of eight helical compression springs identified by NSN 5360-01-415-4015 and associated part numbers from Canyon Engineering Products Inc., with delivery required 119 days after order placement to Industries of the Blind Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina. The solicitation, issued under DLA Land and Maritime’s Land Supply Chain with the number SPE7L1-26-T-628C, is classified as a simplified acquisition under NAICS code 332510 and includes a DO-C9 priority rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Compliance is required with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including specific preservation, cleaning, and container codes, and all shipments must be labeled in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard unless exempted by other federal statutes. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the supplied hardware, with limited exceptions for functional components such as batteries, lamps, sensors, and weapon systems, which must comply with NAVSEA 5100-003D requirements including secondary containment. Technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, accessible online, and the contract includes RQ011 mandating the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including mandatory representations and certifications under SAM, compliance with employment equity and anti-human trafficking requirements, cybersecurity safeguarding of contractor systems, and provisions for changes, unenforceable obligations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Contractors must maintain current SAM registration, submit invoices and receiving reports via WAWF, and adhere to DFARS Appendix F standards for receiving documentation. The acquisition is subject to HUBZone price evaluation preference and may be awarded automatically. Delivery is FOB destination, and all items are subject to inspection and acceptance at the final destination. Offerors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including licensing for hazardous materials, and are held fully liable for safety of personnel and property regardless of government actions. The solicitation is managed through DIBBS, with proposals due by June 8, 2026, and the awarded contract will require adherence to deviations issued under specific FAR and DFARS clauses as detailed in