SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-879K, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, seeks 239 helical compression springs identified by NSN 5360-00-903-1594, with delivery required 113 days after contract award to the Phoenix, Arizona facility of Arizona Industries for the Blind. The solicitation is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with responses due by August 6, 2026, and the contract type, though not explicitly stated, is expected to be firm fixed price based on context and use of FAR 52.216-1 Alternate I. Performance is to be FOB Origin, and final inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel using established standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, marking, and barcoding. Packaging must meet specific codes including preservation method 10, unit container type 10, and manual packing instruction M, with no preservation or cushioning materials used. Labeling compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 is required for hazardous materials, and items containing radioactive materials exceeding specified thresholds must be marked per MIL-STD-129 with advance notice provided. Cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 apply to safeguarding controlled unclassified information, with mandatory assessment compliance. Export controls mandate adherence to ITAR and EAR restrictions and prohibit sourcing USML items from Communist Chinese military companies. Transportation by sea must use U.S.-flag vessels unless prior approval is obtained. Invoicing must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, with no use of IPP permitted. The contract includes clauses on employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, sustainable products, and whistleblower rights, and requires disclosure of Unique Entity ID and CAGE code. While the solicitation does not specify unit pricing or total estimated value, offerors must submit electronically through DIBBS with no physical submissions allowed, and no formal evaluation factors or Section C statement of work are provided in the available documentation.