BAR, METAL

The contract specifies the procurement of extruded aluminum alloy 7075 in T6 temper, formatted as flat bar with a thickness of 2.500 inches, width of 4.000 inches, and lengths between 10 and 12 feet in whole-foot increments only, with a reference weight of 12.100 pounds per foot. The material must fully comply with technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/11A, ASTM B666/B666M-20, ASTM B660-23, and MIL-STD-129R. Each unit must carry continuous identification markings including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy and temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot numbers, and dimensions, applied via stamping or stenciling that is legible, waterproof, and non-contaminating. Adhesive labels are required for bars under 0.250 inches nominal OD, and tags for wire. A Certificate of Quality Compliance must accompany every shipment and be forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. This procurement is subject to the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors requirement, limiting eligibility to suppliers explicitly listed on the QSLD; any deviation must be clearly indicated, and non-compliance may result in rejection, penalties, or criminal liability. Source inspection is waived for QSLD-compliant suppliers, and CDRL-METALSCERT certification is mandatory. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation per ASTM B660 and marking per MIL-STD-129. The items are to be delivered FOB origin in 135 days, with a total quantity of 68 feet at $68.00 per foot under solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-1930. A 10% quantity variance is permitted. Critical application status applies, and delivery is to Robins AFB, Georgia, with a required ship date of December 21, 2026, and original delivery due January 3, 2027. All shipments must include dual-unit markings when applicable, and palletization must follow DLA packaging requirements.