BAR, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E9-27-T-0411 is a small business set-aside request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for the procurement of chrome-moly 4130 steel metal bars, 0.500 inches in diameter and 10 to 12 feet in length. The requirement consists of two line items totaling 1,070 feet, with 103 feet for CLIN 0001 and 967 feet for CLIN 0002. The procurement is subject to a quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin with a required delivery date of February 20, 2027, and a delivery timeframe of 163 days after receipt of order. The consignee is the DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Utah, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Eligibility for award is strictly limited to suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD), and a price evaluation preference is available for HUBZone small business concerns. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and ASTM A700, with failure to comply resulting in product rejection. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for electronic invoicing and compliance with various DFARS and FAR clauses regarding cybersecurity, domestic material restrictions under the Buy American Act, and the prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by November 13, 2026.