Helical Springs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of the Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center (RIA-JMTC), is soliciting quotes for Helical Compression and Torsion Springs. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Key requirements include First Article Testing, a Certificate of Conformance, and a Certified Test Report. Quotes are due by February 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks to procure specific Helical Compression Springs (CLINs 0001, 0002) and Helical Torsion Springs (CLIN 0003), with initial quantities of 5 each for compression springs and 4 for torsion springs. The opportunity also includes optional quantities (CLINs 1001, 1002, 1003) of 100 each for these items. All springs must be manufactured according to specific drawings (12592159, 12592601, 12592608), which must be requested through SAM.gov.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: First Article Test Awards require 45 days. Optional Quantities Awards have a 365-day period.
- Payment: Payments will be processed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
- Delivery: Quotes must include shipping costs to Rock Island Arsenal, IL, 61299. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The requested delivery date for initial quantities is April 15, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the RFQ requirements and represents the lowest total evaluated price. Discussions are not anticipated. Evaluation will be based on FAR Clause 52.212-2 (Evaluation Commercial Items). Offerors must complete and return Attachment 0002 Price Matrix with their quote, ensuring all required cost elements, including shipping/freight, are accurately reflected. The Government reserves the right to make no award.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quote Due Date: February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Primary Contact: Christine Szalo (christine.a.szalo.civ@army.mil, 5206930301).
- Secondary Contact: Daniel Sinnott (Daniel.s.Sinnott.civ@army.mil, 5206930305).