BAR, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-2180 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by DLA Troop Support for the procurement of magnesium alloy metal bars. The specific requirement is for round, plain, and oiled bars made of alloy AZ61A with temper F, measuring 3.000 inches in diameter and between 10 to 12 feet in length, with a reference weight of 5.549 lb/ft. The order consists of two feet of material to be delivered FOB Origin to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, within 20 days after the award. Compliance with the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) is mandatory, and only listed suppliers are eligible for award unless a deviation is explicitly indicated. The contract requires strict adherence to multiple technical standards, including ASTM B107/B107M-13, ASTM B666/B666M-20, and ASTM B660-23. Quality assurance is managed through Reference QAP 13873 and the submission of a Certificate of Quality Compliance with every shipment. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129R(3) and RP001, requiring waterproof packaging and specific continuous identification markings including the contract delivery order number, NSN, and manufacturer details. Failure to meet these marking and packaging requirements is grounds for product rejection. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and the procurement is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment domestic sourcing restrictions.