SPRING, HELICAL, TORS

The contract calls for the procurement of 2,250 helical torsion springs, identified by NSN 5360007521423 and part number 7521423, which are classified as a critical application item requiring strict adherence to Technical Data Package Rev B Gen 2 as specified in reference drawing 19207 7521423, with revision dates of October 12, 2003, and June 11, 2026. All components must conform to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 or an equivalent zero-based plan; attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively, with unspecified attributes deemed major. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless part of functional exemptions such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified reagents, and any portable mercury-containing devices must include shockproof construction and a secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging and marking must strictly follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 with special marking code 00 indicating no special requirements, and palletization must align with DLA’s RP001 requirements. Preservation and handling are detailed with QUP 001, preservation method 10, cleaning/drying method 1, and specific unit and intermediate container codes. Delivery is FOB origin for quotation purposes but will be transported to the First Destination under the DLA program, with final delivery to Industries of the Blind Inc in Greensboro, North Carolina, within 119 days of award and by the original deadline of February 28, 2027. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with electronic invoicing mandatory through WAWF. The offer must not include any parts produced via additive manufacturing, and failure to submit a Safety Data Sheet renders the offer ineligible. Offerors must comply with DFARS clauses related to covered defense information, telecommunications equipment, and former DoD official compensation, and validate their representation data in SAM. The Buy American Act, Berry Amendment