53--SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION

This contract, issued under solicitation number SPE7L1-26-U-0492 by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land Supply Chain, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of helical compression springs with NSN 5360-00-962-2728 and part number C5429A from Griswold Industries. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), with an estimated annual quantity of 72 units at a unit price of $72.00, resulting in an estimated total value of $5,184, though the contract maximum is capped at $350,000.00 and the guaranteed minimum order is 10 units. Performance is governed by DLA DIRECT, CONUS standards, with deliveries required FOB origin and acceptance occurring at destination after a 104-day delivery window following order receipt. Zero variance is permitted in quantities, and inspection and acceptance responsibilities lie solely with the Government. Packaging and marking must strictly conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using dry preservation methods, unit containers of fiberboard boxes, intermediate corrugated containers, and no cushioning or preservation materials. Special marking is not required, and palletization must adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Invoicing is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, with all payment requests and receiving reports submitted electronically. The contract incorporates a broad suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering cybersecurity compliance, including NIST SP 800-171 requirements and safeguarding of covered defense information under 252.204-7012, prohibitions on the use of covered telecommunications equipment from Chinese military companies, and restrictions on hazardous materials such as hexavalent chromium. Contractors must comply with employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable product procurement, and whistleblower protections. Affirmative representations regarding business size and socioeconomic status are required, with small business concerns needing to disclose joint venture partners’ UEIs if applicable. The solicitation also mandates compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, requires pre-award submission of Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials, and enforces use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport. All responses must be submitted electronically via the DLA