SPRING, HELICAL, TORS

This contract pertains to the procurement of five helical torsion springs identified by NSN 5360-01-659-9581 and part number 9649-26 from Columbus Jack Corporation, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-811W. Delivery is required within 168 days to Industries of the Blind Inc in Greensboro, North Carolina, with FOB origin terms and no variance allowed in quantity. All items must comply with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including specific provisions for supply chain traceability documentation per DLAD Procurement Note C03, removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies, and adherence to DLA packaging standards outlined in RP001 and MIL-STD-129. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 unless superseded by higher-priority DLA requirements, and palletization must follow DLA guidelines. The item is subject to strict prohibitions against ozone-depleting chemicals and mercury or mercury-containing compounds, with limited exceptions for functional uses in batteries, lighting, instruments, or weapon systems as specified by NAVSEA, requiring shockproof construction and secondary containment for any permitted mercury-containing components. The contract mandates full compliance with all referenced technical and quality standards, which prevail over general industry specifications. The supplier is responsible for retaining supply chain traceability documentation and ensuring all packaging and labeling meet federal requirements. Delivery must occur no later than January 5, 2027, with an original required date of October 14, 2026. Transportation logistics are governed by DLAD Procurement Notes C19 and C20. The contract award is tied to the DLA acquisition system, with oversight from the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain, and all correspondence should be directed to the primary point of contact, Derek Roberts. The solicitation was issued on July 9, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 332613, indicating mechanical spring manufacturing.