BAR, METAL

This contract is for the procurement of 151 feet of metal bar, specifically round bars with a 0.250 inch diameter and a nominal length of 48 inches. The item is designated as a critical application item and must comply with SAE AMS5643W and QAP 13873 standards. Delivery is required within 154 days, with a need date of February 16, 2027, and a final required delivery date of April 17, 2027. The shipment is to be delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. Eligibility for award is strictly limited to suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) or Manufacturers (QSLM). The contract mandates strict adherence to DLA packaging and marking requirements, including MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E. Additionally, the supplier must ensure that no mercury or mercury-containing compounds are intentionally added to the hardware, except where specifically authorized. Metal certification data requirements and technical quality standards as outlined in the DLA Master List apply to this procurement.