# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-T-0955

DLA procurement for 13 critical-application helical compression springs

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-T-0955
**NAICS:** 332613

DLA Weapons Support is seeking a small quantity of drawing-specific compression springs for a critical application.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain. The listed contact is Chelsea Cunningham.
- **Product requested:** 13 helical compression springs, NSN 5360-00-995-7944, drawing part number 8-52605-1, manufactured to basic drawing 76823 8-52605, revision B.
- **First-article requirement:** One test unit is required for first-article testing. The Government’s stated testing cost is $1,000.
- **Notable requirements:** The item is identified as critical-application, and related technical data is export-controlled and restricted. **Northrop Grumman** is named in connection with that data, but the notice does not expressly identify it as the spring OEM or an approved source.
- **Delivery:** FOB origin, with delivery to Industries of the Blind Inc. The supply schedule specifies 284 days after award.
- **Vendors and sources:** Industries of the Blind Inc. is named as the delivery destination. No spring manufacturer or approved source is expressly identified.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018683052)
SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRES (QTY: 13, NSN: 5360-00-995-7944, Purchase Request: 7018683052)

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