BAR, METAL

The contract solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-2054 calls for the procurement of 316L stainless steel bars, specifically round, pickled, annealed, hot-finished bars with a 3.000-inch diameter and lengths between 10 and 12 feet in whole-foot increments, weighing approximately 24.033 pounds per foot. Delivery of 70 feet total is required with a 59-day lead time, FOB origin, and a 10% quantity variance allowed. All material must conform to SAE AMS2806 and be accompanied by a Certificate of Quality Compliance and Metal Certification, both submitted with each shipment and forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Continuous identification markings are mandatory per unit, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy grade, manufacturer details, heat and lot numbers, and dimensions, applied via stamping or stenciling using non-contaminating, waterproof methods. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM A700, using special codes Z and ZZ for preservation and packaging, with palletization following DLA Packaging Requirements. Marking and labeling adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129R, requiring barcodes and dual-unit quantity notation where applicable. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible; non-compliance constitutes an exception and risks rejection or criminal penalties. The material must meet technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, including RD003 for Covered Defense Information and applicable CDRLs. Cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of controlled information is required under federal clauses. Shipment is directed to DDSP New Cumberland Facility, PA, with payment processed electronically via WAWF. The solicitation is a firm-fixed-price, simplified acquisition using automated processes, with evaluation based on compliance, pricing, and adherence to QSLD and technical standards, though no formal weighted evaluation or cost breakdown is provided. The award is conditional upon fulfillment of all quality certification, marking, packaging, and supplier eligibility requirements without deviation.