ANGLE, STRUCTURAL

This contract specifies the procurement of structural steel angle shapes with exact dimensions of 3.000 inches in height and width, 0.375 inches in thickness, and lengths ranging from 30 to 40 feet, weighing approximately 7.200 pounds per foot. The material is identified as steel UNS K02600 and must comply with ASTM A6 Table A2.7 for equal-legged L-shapes, with all requirements aligned to ASTM A6/A6M-24B and ASTM A36/A36M-19. Material must be supplied in whole-foot lengths only and marked with continuous identification including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy details, manufacturer name, heat and lot numbers, and dimensions. Markings must be legible, waterproof, and applied via stamping or stenciling without contamination, and adhesive labels are required for items under 0.250 inches nominal OD. Certification of quality compliance, including mill material certification, is mandatory with each shipment, and copies must be forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. The procurement is governed by strict compliance with the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD), permitting only suppliers listed on the official QSLD to be considered for award; any deviation constitutes an exception and must be explicitly declared. The government waives source inspection requirements for qualified suppliers, and failure to comply with QSLD terms may result in criminal penalties. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R, with special codes Z and ZZ as defined by ASTM A700, and palletization must meet DLA packaging requirements. The item is designated a critical application, and the total quantity is 768 linear feet to be delivered within 69 days FOB origin to Tracy, CA, with a permitted quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. The contract references multiple technical data packages and quality assurance protocols, including CDRL-METALSCERT, and requires strict adherence to all DLA procurement notes and technical requirements as published in official DLA documentation.