BAR, METAL

The contract specifies the procurement of 83 linear feet of hot rolled, square steel bar, 1.00 inch width across flats, in whole foot lengths between 6 and 14 feet, conforming to ASTM A686-16 with the grade, class, and type designation of GR-C, CL-W10, HR, SPHEROIDIZED, and a reference weight of 3.40 pounds per foot. Material must be supplied with full compliance to the Technical Data Package Rev B Gen 2 referencing QAP 13873 and CDRL-METALSCERT-26124, requiring a Certificate of Quality Compliance with every shipment, copies of which must be forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Continuous identification markings are mandatory on each unit, including the DLA delivery order number, NSN, specification number and revision, grade, class, type, alloy, part number, die number, temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions, all legible and visible to the unaided eye using waterproof, non-contaminating marking methods such as stamping or stenciling; adhesive labels are required for bars under 0.250 inches nominal OD, and tags for wires. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation and packing codes Z and ZZ in accordance with MIL-STD-163 and ASTM A700, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 including special code ZZ for additional requirements. Palletization follows RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements. Delivery is FOB origin with a 164-day performance period ending November 7, 2026, and a 10% quantity variance is permitted. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination facility in Tracy, California, with the requirement for Metal Certification CDRLs and DD Form 1423s. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award, and deviations from this requirement must be explicitly stated; failure to comply may lead to rejection or criminal penalties. Products must be produced by traditional methods; additive manufacturing is prohibited unless authorized. The contracting officer emphasizes compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements including the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Electronic payment requests must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow, and all contractors must register in DLA’s Account Management & Provisioning System to access the