SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to DIXIE AIR PARTS SUPPLY, INC. (CAGE 2B816) for 262 helical compression springs (NSN 5360-00-770-8109) at a total value of $1,310.00, with delivery due 30 days after award on July 16, 2026. Performance and delivery occur at the awardee’s facility in San Antonio, Texas, under FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance also conducted at the same location by Government representatives. The contract requires strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling—including the special notation “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock” alongside contract and lot numbers—and adherence to barcoding standards for CAGE, NSN, and lot data. All materials must be new, unused, and free of defects, conforming to technical specifications and subject to sampling under MIL-STD-1916 with acceptable quality levels of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor characteristics. Payment is processed electronically via WAWF using the DoDAAC SL4701, and invoices must be submitted in compliance with applicable clauses addressing prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering whistleblower rights, antiterrorism training, counterfeit part detection, subcontracting for commercial items, employment reporting on veterans, paid sick leave, and security prohibitions, with several clauses amended under deviations issued in 2026. The awardee confirmed no access to DLA-controlled technical data is required, and the acquisition is subject to Defense Priorities and Allocations System requirements. Although socioeconomic status and surplus material certifications were solicited, no offeror representations were included in the provided documentation. The contract operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework, with award based solely on technical acceptability and full compliance with all performance, documentation, and quality standards.