BAR, METAL

Contract SPE8E426V1340 is a delivery order issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment Metals on July 2, 2026, for the procurement of steel composition M2 metal bars. Awarded to Ernest Rudy III, a small disadvantaged and women-owned business, the contract has a total value of 597.90 dollars for 2.000 feet of material, with a quantity variance allowance of plus 10 percent. The materials must be delivered to MALS-12 MCAS Iwakuni in Japan by September 25, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor is responsible for all transportation costs and risks. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical and quality standards, requiring a Certificate of Quality Compliance and permanent identification markings including the NSN, heat and lot numbers, and manufacturer name. Packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-163, with specific hazard communication labeling required per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination. Administrative requirements include mandatory electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including several 2026 deviations.