BAR, METAL

This contract is a solicitation for 81 feet of hot rolled, round steel metal bar with a 4.000-inch diameter and a reference weight of 42.730 lb/ft. The material must be supplied in lengths between 10 and 12 feet, specifically in whole-foot increments. The procurement is subject to strict quality and technical requirements, including the necessity for a Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) to be provided with every shipment. Suppliers must be listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) for FSG 95 and 96 to be eligible for an award. Stringent packaging and marking protocols are required, including continuous identification markings such as the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification number, grade, alloy, and manufacturer details. Markings must be legible, waterproof, and applied via stamping or stenciling, though adhesive labels are permitted for specific smaller diameters. The material must be packaged and preserved in accordance with ASTM A700 and MIL-STD-129 standards. Delivery is required to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 167 days.