SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRES

Solicitation SPE7L1-27-T-4846 is a small business set-aside request for quotations issued by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain for the procurement of 26 helical compression springs (NSN 5360-00-995-7944). The contract requires a delivery timeline of 249 days, with a need ship date of April 6, 2027, and a final required delivery date of April 27, 2028. Delivery is designated as FOB Destination Other, with the primary consignee being Industries of the Blind Inc in Greensboro, North Carolina. A critical requirement of this contract is the First Article Testing (FAT), which requires the contractor to deliver one unit to Hill AFB within 30 calendar days of the contract date. The government's testing cost of $1,000.00 will be added to the offered price as an evaluation factor. Due to the nature of the technical data, the contract is subject to strict export controls under ITAR and EAR, requiring contractors to have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and adhere to DFARS 252.225-7048. Additionally, a Northrop Grumman License Agreement is in effect, mandating specific data non-disclosure and destruction protocols. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with specific labeling requirements for hazardous materials per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance are performed at the origin. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act, CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity requirements, and the use of the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for all electronic invoicing and payment requests.