BAR, METAL

Contract SPE8E426V1316 is a purchase order awarded on June 25, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to Metco Engineering Corp for the procurement of magnesium alloy AZ31B metal bars. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-1630 and NAICS code 423510, has a total base price of $1,234.40 for 10 feet of extruded round chrome pickled metal bars, with a positive quantity variance allowance of up to 10 percent. Physical delivery is required by July 15, 2026, to a location in Scotia, New York, with FOB terms set at origin and administrative management handled through Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The award mandates strict adherence to technical specifications and quality standards, requiring a Certificate of Quality Compliance and compliance with the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors. Packaging and preservation must follow ASTM B660 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, while marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129 and OSHA hazard communication standards. Inspection and acceptance are designated to occur at the destination. Contract administration is managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing, and the agreement incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses governing fixed-price supplies, safeguarding covered defense information, and small business subcontracting.