BAR, METAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M226V4512 to Stainless Shapes Inc on July 30, 2026, for the procurement of 202 feet of corrosion-resistant steel bar stock, NSN 9510001890601, at a total contract value of $14,715.70. The item, described as coldfinished, annealed, round bar with a diameter of 3 inches and length between 10 to 12 feet, must meet ASTM A700 specifications for material quality and preservation, and comply with MIL-STD-129 for labeling, marking, and barcoding using a 2D Data Matrix code that includes contract number, NSN, specification, alloy, heat and lot numbers, and manufacturer details. Delivery is required by January 19, 2027, with a firm delivery date of March 20, 2027, and shipment is FOB destination to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Packaging and preservation procedures must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, prohibit mercury and ozone-depleting substances, and require adhesive labels for small-diameter bars while permitting tags for wire. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow and full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, with cybersecurity incident reporting required within 72 hours. Prohibitions extend to covered telecommunications equipment, hexavalent chromium, and hazardous materials, while whistleblower protections and restrictions on mandatory arbitration are incorporated. The contract includes clauses governing changes, payment acceleration for small business subcontractors, inspection at destination by the government, and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations. The award was made without a stated set-aside classification, though the solicitation invited responses under standard small business and socioeconomic categories, requiring offerors to submit current UEI and CAGE codes and represent their status if claiming small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or EDWOSB eligibility. All performance and compliance obligations are subject to verification and audit, with the contracting officer’s representative and payment details to be provided through official award documentation and DD Form 1155.