BAR, METAL

This contract specifies the procurement of hot-rolled steel bars, metal, with a thickness of 0.250 inches, a width of 6.000 inches, and a length between 18 and 20 feet, with a reference weight of 5.100 pounds per foot. The material must conform to ASTM A575-96 and SAE AMS2806 standards, and full compliance with technical and quality requirements listed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory. Each unit must be marked with continuous identification including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, grade, alloy, manufacturer’s heat and lot number, and dimensions, using only stamping or stenciling methods that are legible, waterproof, and non-contaminating. Adhesive labels are required for thin bars under 0.250 inches nominal OD, and all packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM A700 for preservation and packing, with marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129. The supplier must be listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) for FSGs 95 and 96, and any offer based on non-QSLD-sourced material constitutes a deviation and may be grounds for rejection or criminal penalties. A Certificate of Quality Compliance, or mill certification, must accompany every shipment and be forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. The product is subject to destination inspection and acceptance, with a firm fixed price and a 10% quantity variance allowance. Delivery is required within 120 days after award, with shipment addressed to DLA Dist San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The order quantity is 31 feet, and the material must be supplied only in whole-foot lengths. All documentation, including CDRL-METALSCERT and DD Form 1423, must be provided as specified, and the government waives source inspection requirements for qualified QSLD suppliers under this procurement.