ANGLE, STRUCTURAL

The contract specifies the procurement of structural steel angles made from UNS K02600 material conforming to ASTM A36 standards, with dimensions of 2.500 inches in height and width and a thickness of 0.375 inches, supplied in whole-foot lengths between 20 and 30 feet, weighing approximately 5.900 pounds per foot. A total quantity of 304 feet is required, with a permissible variance of plus or minus 10%, and delivery must occur within 139 days after contract award at the designated government facility in Tracy, California, under FOB Origin terms. Full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking is mandatory, including the use of special packaging codes Z and ZZ as defined by ASTM A700. Continuous identification markings on each unit must include the DLA contract number, NSN, specification revision, grade, alloy, manufacturer name, heat and lot numbers, and dimensions, permitted only via stamping (excluding die stamp), stenciling, or vinyl/pressure-sensitive labels that are legible, waterproof, and non-contaminating. All shipments require a Certificate of Quality Compliance, which must accompany each delivery and be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. The qualified suppliers list for distributors (QSLD) is a mandatory eligibility requirement, and only suppliers listed therein may submit offers; deviations must be explicitly declared, and non-compliance may result in criminal penalties. Material must meet all quality assurance requirements outlined in QAP 13873 and CDRL-METALSCERT, with metal certification submitted per shipment. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses related to safety, export control, labor standards, and cybersecurity, including deviations for NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding covered contractor information systems, combating trafficking in persons, and employment eligibility verification. All invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and no alternative submission methods are authorized. The solicitation is structured as a fixed-price contract under simplified acquisition procedures, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, and is bound by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements in effect on the solicitation issue date.