SPRING, HELICAL, EXTE

The contract under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-117D calls for the procurement of 67 helical extension springs, identified by NSN 5360-01-679-0415 and manufacturer part number MALABAR 94861 P/N 73345, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) for NAICS Code 332613. The requirement is for delivery within 42 days of order placement, with a need ship date of September 8, 2026, and an original required delivery date of October 28, 2026. Delivery is to be made FOB Origin to the consignee, Industries of the Blind Inc., located in Greensboro, North Carolina, 27409, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract incorporates technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List identified by 'R' or 'I' numbers, and packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specific preservation methods, unit and intermediate containers, and pack code U. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required. The contractor must ensure compliance with hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, submit safety data sheets and hazard labels for unlisted materials before award, and observe all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. All packaging and palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001), and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies as per RQ011. Payment is processed electronically through WAWF, requiring both an invoice and receiving report unless an exception applies, and contractors must maintain active SAM registration. Performance is subject to numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, whistleblower protections, substitution of subcontractors for commercial products, changes under fixed-price terms, and compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Contractors must represent their small business status and socioeconomic designations accurately in SAM and update them upon qualifying events. The solicitation is closed to all but small businesses, and quotes must be submitted via DIBBS by July 27, 2026.