BAR, METAL

The contract entails the procurement of 623 feet of cold finished, annealed steel bar, compliant with SAE AMS6382S and specified as composition 4140, with a diameter of 0.500 inches and length ranging from 10 to 12 feet in whole-foot increments, at a reference weight of 0.668 pounds per foot. Delivery is FOB origin with a required delivery timeline of 139 days, targeting November 13, 2026, and a need ship date of January 4, 2027, to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation codes Z and ZZ aligned to ASTM A700, and all units must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including continuous identification data such as DLA delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions. Markings must be legible, permanent, waterproof, and applied via stenciling or non-die stamping, with adhesive labels required for bars under 0.250 inches nominal OD. A Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) is mandatory for every shipment, with copies forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. The material must derive from a supplier listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD), and any deviation from this requirement renders the offer non-compliant and subject to rejection. The QSL program waives additional quality inspections such as COQC, PVT, and QAP-EQ003 when compliance is demonstrated. Technical requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including CDRL-METALSCERT for certification data. The contract mandates strict adherence to hazardous materials labeling under DFARS 252.223-7001 with submission of Safety Data Sheets, and prohibits the use of foreign-flag vessels for ocean transport absent prior written approval through a formal waiver process at least 45 days in advance. Electronically submitted offers via the DIBBS portal must be received by August 17, 2026, and all invoices must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses relating to cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, whistleblower protections, safeguarding