BAR, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-2287 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment for the procurement of 67 feet of round, cold-finished metal bar. The material must be Aluminum Alloy 6061 with T6 temper, measuring 3.500 inches in diameter and provided in lengths of 10 to 12 feet. The procurement is governed by several technical standards, including SAE AMS4117M, ASTM B660-23, and ASTM B666/B666M-20. A critical requirement for award is that suppliers must be listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) for FSGs 95 and 96; any offer deviating from this requirement must be explicitly indicated as an exception. The contract mandates strict quality and marking compliance, requiring a Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) with every shipment. Marking must follow MIL-STD-129 and include specific details such as the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, and manufacturer's heat and lot number. Packaging and preservation must adhere to ASTM B660 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, with palletization following DLA requirement RP001. Delivery is scheduled for DLA Distribution Jacksonville, with an original required delivery date of February 5, 2027, and a need ship date of March 1, 2027. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Payment processing is required through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.