BAR, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-2101 is a Request for Quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for the procurement of 13 feet of forged square metal bar. The material is specified as Aluminum Alloy 2014 and T-6, with a width of 2.000 inches across flats and a reference weight of 4.840 lb/ft. This is designated as a critical application item and must comply with technical standards including SAE AMS-QQ-A-367E, ASTM B660-23, and SAE AMS2808E. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of the order, with the freight shipping destination located at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The contract mandates strict quality and eligibility requirements, specifically requiring that only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award. A Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) must accompany every shipment. Packaging and preservation must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM B660, while marking must follow MIL-STD-129 and include specific continuous identification such as the contract delivery order number, NSN, and manufacturer's heat and lot number. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Administrative requirements include the use of Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for electronic invoicing and compliance with the Buy American Act and various DFARS cybersecurity and safeguarding regulations.