BAR, METAL

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE8E426V1312, issued on June 25, 2026, is a fixed-price delivery order awarded to Ernest Rudy III (CAGE 1Q494) for a total value of $519.75. The contract covers the procurement of nine total feet of copper alloy 360 metal bars, specifically cold-finished, round, half-hard bars with a diameter of 0.562 inches and lengths between 10 and 12 feet. The order is split into two line items: eight feet for $462.00 and one foot for $57.75, with no quantity variance permitted. Delivery is required by September 23, 2026, with FOB Destination terms. Shipments are destined for multiple locations, including APO AE 09853, Prince Sultan AB in Saudi Arabia, and Aviano, Italy. The contractor must adhere to strict technical and quality standards, including MIL-C-3993 for material specifications and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E Level B and RP001, while marking and labeling must follow MIL-STD-129 and SAE AMS-STD-185A. Specific requirements include permanent identification markings on each unit and hazard communication labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Administration of the contract is handled through the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and payments processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. The awardee is identified as a small, disadvantaged, women-owned business.