BAR, METAL

The contract specifies the procurement of 54 linear feet of corrosion-resistant hot-finished, solution-heat-treated flat steel bars measuring 2.000 inches thick and 3.000 inches wide, with lengths strictly between 10 and 12 feet in whole-foot increments, at a reference weight of 20.400 pounds per foot. This material, identified by NSN 9510013623488 and governed by SAE AMS5643W and AMS2806 standards, requires full compliance with DLA Technical and Quality Requirements as listed in the DLA Master List, including mandatory submission of a Certificate of Quality Compliance with every shipment and a metallurgical certification via DD Form 1423. Continuous identification markings are required on every unit, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy and temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions; markings must be applied via stamping (excluding die stamp) or stenciling, using waterproof, non-contaminating fluids that remain legible to the unaided eye under normal handling. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM A700 standards, with marking per MIL-STD-129 and palletization per DLA RP001; shipments to the destination at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, require dual-unit labeling if applicable and must be delivered FOB destination within 153 days of order, with a 10% variance allowed in quantity. Suppliers must be listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD), and any deviation from this requirement constitutes a non-compliant bid that may result in rejection. For approved QSLD suppliers, certain inspection requirements such as QAP-EQ003 and ASQ H1331 are waived, but full compliance remains mandatory; unauthorized substitutions may trigger criminal penalties. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material labeling, cybersecurity compliance per NIST SP 800-171, and whistleblower protections. Payment must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all contractual obligations are subject to the provisions outlined in the solicitation, with no options or extensions specified.