SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRESSION

The contract pertains to the procurement of eight helical compression springs, identified by NSN 5360015335209, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-792U, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land Supply Chain. Delivery is required within 74 days after award to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, Arizona, with FOB Destination terms applying. The unit of issue is each, with strict quantity compliance—no variance is permitted—and acceptance occurs at the delivery point. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence and governs all technical and quality standards. All packaging and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including proper unit of issue and quantity per unit pack markings, and palletization must follow RP001 DLA Packaging guidelines. Hazardous materials, if present, require labeling consistent with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the submission of Safety Data Sheets. The contract incorporates numerous federal and defense acquisition regulations, including mandatory clauses on equal opportunity, human trafficking prevention, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguarding, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment. The contracting officer has been directed to insert the contract type via Alternate I of FAR 52.216-1, indicating a flexible structure pending final determination. Offerors must possess a current Unique Entity ID registered in SAM and disclose their small business status, including any socioeconomic designations such as WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone, with joint ventures requiring full partner disclosures. Electronic submission through DIBBS is mandatory, and all invoices must be processed via WAWF. While the solicitation does not specify unit pricing or total contract value, vendors must propose pricing, and no option periods or additional quantities are provided. Compliance with DLA’s governing technical documents and adherence to delivery, marking, and reporting requirements are non-negotiable conditions of award.