BAR, METAL

The contract requires the supply of aluminum alloy 2024 in T4 temper, flat cold-finished bars measuring 0.375 inches thick by 1.250 inches wide and ranging in length from 10 to 12 feet in whole-foot increments. All material must conform to SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/6B and ASTM standards, with mandatory certification including a Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) provided with each shipment and forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Continuous identification markings are required on every unit, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy, temper, manufacturer name, heat and lot number, and dimensions; markings must be legible, waterproof, non-contaminating, and applied by stamping or stenciling, excluding die stamping. Adhesive labels are required for units under 0.250 inches nominal outer diameter, and tags are acceptable for wire. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, with preservation per ASTM B660 and marking per MIL-STD-129R(3), including the special marking code ZZ for special requirements. Palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. Compliance with the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) is mandatory; only suppliers listed on the QSLD are eligible for award, and deviations must be explicitly stated. Any product not sourced through an approved QSLD distributor is considered an unauthorized substitution and may trigger criminal penalties. Under the QSL program, government inspection requirements including QAP-EQ003, ASQ H1331, and RQ006 are waived. The contract is subject to defense information safeguards under RD003 and mandates compliance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is required, and delivery is FOB origin to Tracy, California, with a 125-day delivery window. The quantity ordered is 33 feet with a 10% variance, and the solicitation is subject to automated award under an LPTA basis. All contractors must affirm their UEI and CAGE codes, represent their socioeconomic status, and comply with trafficking, equal opportunity, hazardous materials, and cybersecurity clauses. Hazardous materials require full compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, including submission of