SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRESSION

Solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-09M1 is a request for quotations issued by DLA Land and Maritime for the procurement of 4,783 helical compression springs, identified as NSN 5360007994943. This is designated as a critical application item and must be manufactured according to Technical Data Package Rev A Gen 1 and Reference Drawing NR 19207 7994943. The procurement is conducted under full and open competition, with a need ship date of March 9, 2027, and an original required delivery date of March 11, 2027. Delivery is set as FOB Origin, with the final destination being Industries of the Blind Inc in Greensboro, North Carolina. The contract mandates strict quality and compliance standards, including inspection and acceptance at origin. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a requirement of zero non-conformances for acceptance. Marking and identification must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N, and packaging must adhere to RP001 and MIL-STD-2073-1E. Additionally, the contractor must ensure that mercury or mercury-containing compounds are not intentionally added to the hardware. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area Workflow system for invoicing and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Offerors must also adhere to the Buy American Act and provide necessary representations regarding HUBZone status and telecommunications equipment.