BAR, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-2201 is a small business set-aside request for quotations issued by DLA Troop Support for the procurement of 470 feet of extruded round metal bars. The material must be Aluminum Alloy 5086 and H-111, with a diameter of 0.750 inches and lengths between 8 and 12 feet. The procurement is subject to strict quality and eligibility requirements, specifically mandating that only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award. Technical compliance is governed by standards including SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/5B, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200C, and ASTM B666/B666M-20. Key deliverables include a required Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) to be provided with every shipment. Marking must be performed via stamping or stenciling in accordance with MIL-STD-129R(3), and failure to comply with these legible, waterproof marking requirements is grounds for product rejection. Packaging and preservation must adhere to ASTM B660 and RP001. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with a required delivery date of April 5, 2027. All quotes must be submitted through the DIBBS portal, and the contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment.