SPRING, HELICAL, COMP

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price supply contract to Specialty Components & Fasteners, LLC (CAGE 7SK93), a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business, for the delivery of 11 helical compression springs (NSN 5360010318195) at a total contract value of $447.70. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-500W, with delivery required within 30 days of award, no later than August 17, 2026. Delivery is FOB origin at the contractor’s facility in Kerrville, Texas, with the government assuming all transportation costs and risks upon shipment. The contract is implemented as a delivery order under a broader ordering mechanism and includes no option quantities or extended performance periods. Compliance with stringent military packaging and labeling standards is mandatory, including adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The springs must be delivered without preservation materials, and all packaging must clearly identify the NSN and other required data. The contractor is subject to multiple federal and defense-specific clauses covering labor equity, human trafficking prevention, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, hazardous material identification, patent indemnity, and cybersecurity safeguards per NIST SP 800-171. Safety Data Sheets must be provided prior to award, and all hazardous materials must comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129 labeling requirements. The use of ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and sea transportation must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under government supervision using MIL-STD-1916 sampling procedures with zero non-conformances required for critical attributes. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through WAWF, and the contracting officer is Derek Roberts, with no assigned COR. The contractor’s socioeconomic status triggers compliance obligations under small business programs and requires ongoing representation validation in SAM.