SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRESSION

The contract solicitation SPE4A1-26-T-2447 seeks the procurement of 10 helical compression springs, identified by NSN 5360-00-468-2880 and part number 110-65284 from MOOG MILITARY AIRCRAFT LLC, designated as a critical application item for military aircraft use. The requirement is for delivery to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, Arizona, with a delivery timeline of 171 days from the award date, and a strict FOB origin term meaning the supplier bears all costs and risks until the product reaches the destination. The unit of issue is each (EA), with zero variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and be clearly marked and labeled per MIL-STD-129, with palletization strictly following DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, though all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersede any ASTM standards. The item is not subject to Item Unique Identification per service customer request, but physical identification and bare item marking must comply with RQ017, and covered defense information protocols under RD002 apply. Sampling for quality assurance must adhere to MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or an equivalent zero-based plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively; unspecified attributes are treated as major, and acceptance requires zero non-conformances even if MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 is used for sample size determination. Manufacturing must not involve additive manufacturing, and the supplied item must meet RA001 technical specifications outlined in the DLA Master List, accessible via the provided web link. All contractors must comply with cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, submit invoices and receiving reports via WAWF, and maintain current SAM registration with active representations for small business status, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons prevention, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable products. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, contract modifications, safety notifications, sea transportation, default provisions, and prohibitions against internal confidentiality agreements. Suppliers must certify compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry