BAR, METAL

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations issued by DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment (Metals) for the procurement of 40 feet of steel component 4130 metal bar. The material must be flat, cold drawn, normalized, and square, with a thickness of 0.250 inches and a width of 1.000 inch, supplied in lengths between 10 and 12 feet. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) for FSG 95 and 96 are eligible for award. The contract includes strict technical and quality requirements, necessitating a Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) to be provided with every shipment. Additionally, the product is designated as a critical application item and must adhere to specific standards, including SAE AMS-S-6758B and SAE AMS2806. Stringent packaging and marking protocols are required, with all items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and packaged per MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM A700. Continuous identification markings must include the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification number, grade, alloy, manufacturer details, and dimensions. For items under 0.250 inches in nominal OD, adhesive labels are required instead of line markings. The procurement is subject to various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and cybersecurity requirements regarding the safeguarding of covered defense information. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, and all invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.