SPRING, HELICAL, EXTE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price delivery order to XXL TRANSPORTATION L.L.C. (CAGE 170H9) for the procurement of 20 helical extension springs (NSN 5360003005694) at a total contract value of $1,799.80, with delivery required by August 31, 2026, to the Phoenix, Arizona destination address. The contract was issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-498Y and falls under NAICS code 332613 for spring and wire product manufacturing. FOB Origin terms apply, with the government assuming risk of loss upon shipment from the contractor’s facility in Posen, Illinois, though physical delivery must be completed to the specified Arizona location. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including adherence to DLA-specific packaging instructions and bar-coding requirements. No preservation, wrap, or cushioning materials are permitted, and the packaging code is marked as “U” under the specified configuration. The contractor must ensure that all shipments include compliant labels and Safety Data Sheets, particularly where hazardous materials are involved, while also refraining from the use of hexavalent chromium and prohibiting the storage or disposal of toxic substances without authorization. The contract incorporates numerous mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses addressing employment practices, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and environmental compliance. These include requirements to verify employment eligibility, combat human trafficking, implement NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards, safeguard covered defense information, and adhere to prohibitions on acquiring items from Communist Chinese military companies or using covered telecommunications equipment. The contractor must utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all invoicing and payment submissions, including invoice and receiving report combinations. Acceptance of the goods is solely the government’s responsibility at the destination, with inspections conducted to verify conformity to technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List. The contract contains no option quantities or variance provisions, and all terms are fixed. Representations concerning small business status, socioeconomic classifications, and foreign ownership must be completed by the offeror, though actual responses are not disclosed in the available documentation. All performance and administrative actions, including contract administration and payment processing, are governed by the terms outlined in the award notice and supporting DLA directives, with no identified point of contact