SPRING, HELICAL, TORS

The contract is for the procurement of 10 helical torsion springs with NSN 5360-00-276-3438 under an indefinite-delivery contract with a one-year ordering period and a maximum value of $350,000. Delivery is required 145 days after award, with FOB origin terms applying to all shipments, and delivery locations limited to the continental United States, as specified in individual task or delivery orders. The item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce for any transfer of technical data to foreign persons, whether inside or outside the United States, including foreign national employees and subsidiaries. Access to the controlled technical data is restricted to DLA contractors who hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed mandatory training on handling export-controlled data, and have received explicit approval from DLA. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including bar coding, with preservation method code 10, no preservation, wrap, or cushioning materials, and prohibit any use of mercury or mercury compounds. Hazardous material labeling must adhere to the Hazard Communication Standard unless covered under exempt statutes such as FIFRA or FDCA, and hazard warning labels and MSDS must be submitted prior to award. The contractor must implement cybersecurity controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding controlled unclassified information and provide a Supplier Performance Risk System assessment score. Evaluation is primarily based on price competitiveness, with additional consideration given to cybersecurity compliance and socioeconomic status, potentially under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Invoicing is mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using the appropriate electronic document type for fixed-price contracts. The contract includes clauses addressing equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, whistleblower protections, disclosure of information, and payment levies, among others. All performance is governed by FAR and DFARS provisions, and the contractor must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management with accurate UEI and CAGE codes, and provide required representations regarding small business status and covered telecommunications equipment or services.