BAR, METAL

This contract specifies the procurement of 34 feet of cold-finished aluminum alloy 6061 in T-651 temper, with a 5.000-inch diameter and a length range of 10 to 12 feet in whole feet increments, weighing approximately 23.060 pounds per foot. The material must comply with ASTM B666/B666M-20 and ASTM B660-23 standards, and all shipments require a Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) accompanying each delivery, with a copy forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Continuous identification markings on each unit must include the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification number and revision, alloy, grade, class, type, part number, die number, temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions, using stamping or stenciling methods that are legible, waterproof, and non-contaminating; adhesive labels are required for bars, tubes, or shapes under 0.250 inches nominal OD, and tags for wire. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation per ASTM B660, and marking must follow MIL-STD-129R(3), including a special marking code ZZ and dual-unit labeling where applicable. Palletization must meet DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). The supplier must be listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) per DLA Troop Support Procurement Note M03; only QSLD-listed suppliers are eligible for award, and deviations must be explicitly declared. Non-compliance may result in rejection of product and potential criminal penalties. For QSL-compliant suppliers, source inspection requirements including COQC, PVT, QAP-EQ003, ASQ H1331, and RQ006 are waived. Delivery is FOB Origin to Warner Robins AFB, Georgia, with a 153-day delivery window and a need ship date of January 18, 2027. The quantity may vary plus or minus 10 percent. Acceptance and inspection occur at destination. The contract includes cybersecurity requirements requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, along with safeguards for covered defense information