SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRESSION

The contract calls for the delivery of 199 helical compression springs under NSN 5360014228248 with part numbers GGN23-090-C and GGS23-090-K supplied by H. A. Guden Company, Inc. Delivery is required 237 days after order award, with a need ship date of March 29, 2027, and an original delivery date of April 7, 2027, under FOB origin terms to Industries of the Blind Inc in Greensboro, North Carolina. The unit price is $199.000 per each, with zero variance allowed in quantity. All supplies must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, using clean/dry methods with cellulose acetate wrapping and no additional preservation materials. Marking must fully comply with MIL-STD-129 including standardized barcoding, with no special marking required. Palletization follows DLA’s RP001 requirements. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless functionally necessary as exempted components such as batteries, sensors, or specialized instruments per NAVSEA 5100-003D, and any portable fluorescent lamps or instruments containing mercury must be shockproof with secondary containment. The contractor must affirm compliance with federal acquisition regulations including FAR 52.246-2 for inspection at destination and FAR 52.249-8 for default provisions. Mandatory clauses cover equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguards including NIST SP 800-171, export control, electronic payment submissions via WAWF, and prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment. The contract includes requirements for unique entity identifiers, small business status representation, and disclosures related to joint ventures or covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF, and the government retains inspection and acceptance authority at the delivery point. The solicitation number is SPE7L1-26-T-873D, issued on July 23, 2026, with proposals due by August 3, 2026, through the DIBBS portal. The contract is fixed-price with no option quantities identified and no overall contract value calculable from available data.