BAR, METAL

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support awarded contract SPE8E426V1337 to Metco Engineering Corp on July 1, 2026, for the procurement of metal bars. The contract, valued at $8,413.20 with a potential 10 percent quantity variance, covers the delivery of Steel UNS K02600 hexagon bars measuring 1.125 inches across flats and 16 to 22 feet in length. The items are to be delivered FOB Destination to DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an expected delivery date of July 21, 2026. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and technical standards, including ASTM A36/A36M-19 and SAE AMS2806 specifications. Deliverables require a Certificate of Quality Compliance and must follow rigorous packaging, preservation, and marking guidelines per MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-163, and MIL-STD-2073-1E. Continuous identification markings, including the NSN and heat and lot numbers, are mandatory for each unit. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract also incorporates specific safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA Hazard Communication Standards for hazardous materials and DFARS clauses regarding radioactive materials and cybersecurity safeguarding.