SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-947G seeks the procurement of 1,263 helical compression springs identified by NSN 5360-00-770-4949 with delivery required 18 days after award to a specified destination in Phoenix, Arizona. The item must comply with stringent federal technical and quality standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with barcoding aligned to DoD 1300.28 standards. Specific prohibitions apply: Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are banned entirely, superseding any conflicting specification requirements, and all delivered items must be completely free of asbestos, with alternative materials requiring prior approval. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and any radioactive content exceeding defined thresholds requires pre-approval and clear labeling. Packaging must adhere to DLA’s RP001 requirements, with no preservation or wrapping materials specified beyond cleaning and drying procedures. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the destination for delivery is clearly identified as Arizona Industries for the Blind. Compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses is required, including those on combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, safeguarding defense information, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment. The solicitation includes multiple clauses on authorization and consent, unenforceable obligations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Offerors must provide UEI and CAGE codes and assert their small business status if applicable, including specific socioeconomic certifications such as HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, with joint venture disclosures necessary if participating. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of August 20, 2026, and are subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination point using zero-defect sampling standards per MIL-STD-1916. Contract administration details, including payment offices and points of contact, will be specified upon award, and the contract type remains unspecified. Financial data is incomplete, with no unit or extended pricing provided in the solicitation, and the estimated value cannot be determined. The contract includes additional provisions governing ocean transportation, whistleblower rights, and disclosure of cyber incident information, reinforcing a high level of compliance and accountability across the supply chain.