SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The contract pertains to the procurement of 2,275 helical compression springs with NSN 5360-00-840-6895 under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8849, issued by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate of the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency. The requirement is structured as an indefinite-delivery contract with a guaranteed minimum order of 341 units and an estimated annual volume of 2,275 units, though no unit prices or total contract value are specified. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332613, with proposals due by July 31, 2026, and delivery required within 84 days of award. Performance is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, and deliveries are confined to the continental United States. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced through identifiers R and I numbers, with packaging and marking strictly aligned with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130N for item identification, including Unique Item Identification (UID) and machine-readable barcodes. Preservation follows method QUP:025, preservation method 42, under cold/dry conditions with no supplemental materials. The item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048; only DLA-approved contractors with JCP certification, completed training, and approved access may handle technical data. The supply must comply with multiple environmental and safety prohibitions including the exclusion of hexavalent chromium and mercury, which must be contained per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Hazard communications under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and radiation notifications under deviation 2026-00038 are mandatory. Cybersecurity requirements mandate NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding covered defense information, with cyber incidents reportable within 72 hours. Invoice submissions must occur via WAWF, and small business subcontractors are eligible for accelerated payments. Offerors must submit UEI and CAGE codes and certify their small business status and socioeconomic classifications as applicable. All representations, certifications, and compliance documentation must be furnished