49--SUPPORT,SPRING

The contract solicitation SPE8EE-26-T-2225 is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of 31 spring units identified by NSN 4930-01-117-8319, with a delivery requirement of 167 days after delivery order issuance, targeting delivery to Tracy, CA 95304-5000. The contract mandates strict adherence to military packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for shipping and storage labeling, and MIL-STD-130N for permanent unique item identification with Data Matrix barcodes. All items must be marked in compliance with these standards, and hazardous materials must conform to Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and be free of intentional mercury content except for specified functional exemptions such as batteries, sensors, and instrument components, which must include secondary containment. Transportation of supplies by sea must be conducted on U.S.-flag vessels, and the delivery must occur FOB origin. The contract requires electronic invoicing through WAWF and compliance with all applicable safety, cybersecurity, and environmental clauses, including NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and improper storage of hazardous materials. The contractor must also comply with employment and anti-trafficking regulations, including verification of employment eligibility and affirmative action for workers with disabilities. The solicitation, issued on August 5, 2026 and with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the NAICS code 333914 for other fabrication industries, and is subject to FAR and DFARS clauses governing contract type, small business representation, and contractual obligations. Offerors must represent their small business status and provide UEI and CAGE codes if claiming socioeconomic advantages, with joint ventures required to disclose partner identifiers. The contract has no specified pricing in its current form and relies on offeror submissions to determine cost, with no estimated contract value provided. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and the government retains responsibility for oversight, with compliance enforced through DLA Master List technical and quality requirements referenced via RP001, RA001, and RQ011 provisions. All submissions must be electronically filed via the DIBBS portal, and