SPRING, HELICAL, EXTENSION

The contract pertains to the procurement of 136 helical extension springs under NSN 5360-00-760-1525 through an indefinite-delivery contract vehicle issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. The solicitation, numbered SPE7LX-26-U-8991, was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, and requires delivery within 145 days of award. The contract is structured as an IDIQ with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 20 units and a maximum ceiling value of $350,000, though no unit pricing is specified. Compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, with precedence over general standards such as ASTM D3951. The springs must conform to ASTM A228/A228M-14 for steel wire specification and related technical data revisions tied to drawing number 98897 0522. Export-controlled technical data associated with this item is governed by ITAR or EAR regulations, and only contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, completion of DLA export control training, and formal authorization may access such data under DFARS 252.225-7048. Packaging and marking must adhere to RP001 and MIL-STD-129, including mandatory barcoding via Data Matrix or linear codes, with proper unit of issue and quantity per unit pack identification. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government under sampling standards MIL-STD-1916 and MIL-STD-105, with zero non-conformances required for critical attributes and defined AQL thresholds for major and minor defects. The contract mandates strict compliance with cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors, alongside DFARS 252.240-7997 and 52.240-93 for safeguarding contractor information systems. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 252.223-7001 and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, with MSDS submissions required pre-award. Additive manufacturing is prohibited, and adherence to Berry Amendment and Buy American Act is enforced. All invoices and receiving reports must be submitted