BAR, METAL

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a firm fixed-price contract to HURLEN CORPORATION (CAGE 1JT69) for the supply of a metal bar product identified by NSN 9530005088789, with a total contract value of $16,139.20. The award was issued on July 29, 2026, under solicitation SPE8E4-26-Q-0311, and delivery is required 125 days after the order date to the DLA New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The product is a copper alloy bar, 3.250 inches in diameter, annealed, and specified to be delivered in 10 to 12-foot lengths at a rate of 23.723 pounds per foot, with a quantity variance allowance of plus or minus 10 percent. The contract mandates strict compliance with multiple military and industry standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129R(3) for marking and barcoding, and ASTM B900 for preservation, requiring continuous identification markings on each unit including contract number, NSN, specification, alloy, heat and lot numbers, and manufacturer details. Marking must be legible, waterproof, and non-contaminating, with adhesive labels permitted for small diameter items. A Certificate of Quality Compliance must accompany every shipment, supported by technical documentation including a Technical Data Package referencing SAE AMS4640J, a Quality Assurance Plan, and applicable ASTM and SAE standards. Transportation is governed by FOB destination, and invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF. The contract includes a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses such as Changes-Fixed Price, Pricing of Contract Modifications, Subcontracting for Commercial Products, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Employment Reports on Veterans, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, Hazardous Material Identification, and Protection of Whistleblower Rights, all incorporating deviations specific to 2026. The contractor must maintain current SAM registration, provide accurate UEI and CAGE data, and adhere to all applicable small business representation requirements under NAICS code 331420. The Government retains the right to inspect and accept delivery at the destination, and the contract prohibits the use of toxic or radioactive materials without prior notification and compliance. No evaluation factors, weights, or source selection methodology