SPRING, HOLD-OUT

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain, is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 332613 for the procurement of 184 units of hold-out springs, identified as NSN 5360-01-236-1999 and part number CA21037. Designated as a critical application item, the requirement specifies a delivery timeline of 98 days after order, with a required delivery date of February 16, 2027. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to Industries of the Blind Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and packaging standards, requiring compliance with ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, and RP001 for palletization. Technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List take precedence over ASTM standards. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act, safeguarding of covered defense information, and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and provide complete data packages if proposing alternate parts.