BAR, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-2057 is a Request for Quotations issued by DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment for the procurement of 110 feet of flat metal bar, specifically Steel Comp 1018/1020. The material must be 0.250 inches thick and 4.000 inches wide, with lengths provided in whole feet between 8 and 12 feet. The requirement specifies a reference weight of 3.400 lb/ft and mandates that the product be delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas. Delivery is required within 164 days after order, with an original required delivery date of December 9, 2026, and a need ship date of February 1, 2027. The contract imposes strict quality and eligibility requirements, stating that only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award. Technical compliance is governed by ASTM A108, ASTM A29/A29M-20, and ASTM A700, with mandatory Metal Certification CDRLs and a Certificate of Quality Compliance required for every shipment. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specific continuous identification markings such as the contract delivery order number, NSN, and heat/lot numbers. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The procurement also incorporates the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program and requires the use of Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and payment.