SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The solicitation seeks the procurement of 10 helical compression springs identified by NSN 5360-01-658-0171 and part number 300-40549 from SPRING WORKS UTAH, INC, with delivery required at Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ, 85043 within 165 days from the award date, corresponding to a need ship date of February 2, 2027, and an original delivery date of March 6, 2027. The procurement follows FOB origin terms and is governed by the Defense Logistics Agency Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105, with packaging and marking requirements mandating compliance with ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and RP001, while the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence over all other standards. The contract imposes strict cybersecurity and compliance obligations including DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding defense information, DFARS 252.204-7018 prohibiting acquisition of certain telecommunications equipment, and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements with a specific deviation. Offerors must submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award and are prohibited from using additive manufacturing processes for the part, as either failure disqualifies the proposal. The solicitation further incorporates mandatory clauses relating to whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and limitations on arbitration agreements, alongside the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment requirements, with a reduced threshold of $150,000. All pricing must be submitted via DIBBS by August 20, 2026, and contract administration requires electronic invoicing through WAWF, with payment processed based on the resulting award’s assigned DoDAACs. The contract does not qualify as a small business set-aside but permits HUBZone price evaluation preferences unless waived, and all offerors must maintain current representations in SAM, including socioeconomic status and joint venture affiliations. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, and any hazardous materials delivered must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard.