SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The contract specifies the procurement of 18 helical compression springs with NSN 5360015574247 and part number JEM7505 from JONES ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-844Z. Delivery is required within 140 days of award, with a need ship date of December 15, 2026, and the item must be delivered FOB origin to Industries of the Blind Inc in Greensboro, NC. The contract enforces strict compliance with DLA packaging and quality standards, where requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements override all other standards, including ASTM D3951 for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling. Palletization must adhere to RP001, and all items must be permanently marked per MIL-STD-130N with Data Matrix codes. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination, governed by zero-based sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes. Any unspecified attributes are treated as major. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and offerors must disclose applicable hazardous material labeling statutes. The contract includes mandatory FAR clauses covering equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, safeguarding information systems, NIST SP 800-171 compliance, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Compliance with these clauses, along with unique DLA deviations and disclosures, is required. The solicitation is issued under NAICS 332722, and all quotes must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by July 27, 2026. Payment will be processed through WAWF, and the contract includes clauses for unenforceable obligations, contract modifications, and whistleblower protections. No award basis is explicitly stated, but the zero-defect sampling and precedence of DLA requirements indicate a strong emphasis on quality compliance over cost.