53--SPRING,LEAF

The contract is a solicitation issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under number SPE7LX-26-U-8893 for 116 leaf springs, classified under NSN 5360-01-388-2297, with a total estimated value not exceeding $350,000 as an indefinite delivery contract. The acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332613, with full socioeconomic compliance required from offerors, including self-certifications for small, HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, and SDB statuses. Delivery is required within 116 days after order placement, governed by FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at the contractor’s origin location. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E using packaging code U and preservation method 10 (cleaning and drying), while labeling and marking comply with MIL-STD-129 and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with submission of safety data sheets mandatory prior to award. The item contains technical data subject to ITAR or EAR export controls; access is restricted to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA export training, and formal authorization. Key compliance clauses include 52.227-1 Alt I and II for authorization of use, 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and 252.223-7001 for hazardous material labeling. All payments must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors must affirm representations regarding small business status, unique entity identifiers, and prohibited telecommunications equipment. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, with sampling and inspection using MIL-STD-1916, requiring zero non-conformances for critical attributes. No pricing details are provided in the CLIN, and award will be determined based on price and socioeconomic factors without formal weighting, indicating a possible trade-off approach. The solicitation closing date is August 5, 2026, and all responses must be submitted via DIBBS.