BAR, METAL

This solicitation under contract number SPE8E4-26-T-2045 calls for the procurement of 1,193 feet of steel bar, specifically COMPS 630, in wrought round form with a centerless ground finish and a diameter of 0.375 inches, supplied in whole-foot lengths between 10 and 20 feet, with a reference weight of 0.380 pounds per foot. The material must meet stringent technical and quality standards including SAE AMS5643W Revision W, QAP 13873 CDRL-METALSCERT-26124, MIL-STD-129R(3), ASTM A700-14 (R 2019), and SAE AMS2806 Revision D, and all requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements are incorporated by reference. A Certificate of Quality Compliance, or Mill-Material Certification, is mandatory and must accompany every shipment to the customer or DLA depot, with a copy forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation and packing designated as ZZ and Z per ASTM A700, and palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements. Marking is strictly regulated: each unit must bear continuous identification including the DLA delivery order number, NSN, specification, grade, alloy, part number, die number, temper, manufacturer, heat and lot number, and dimensions; permissible methods are stenciling or non-die stamping, with adhesive labels required for bars under 0.250 inches in nominal OD; all markings must be legible, waterproof, stable, and not contaminate the product. The item is classified as a Critical Application Item, and failure to comply with any marking or certification requirement constitutes grounds for rejection. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award, and any deviation from QSLD participation must be explicitly declared; unauthorized substitution may result in criminal penalties. The Government waives source inspection for qualified QSLD suppliers except in FMS cases. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-1, with electronic payment processing mandated via WAWF and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements. The delivery window is 1