BAR, METAL

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support awarded contract SPE8E426PQ276 to Pierce Aluminum Company, Inc. on June 16, 2026, for the procurement of 61 feet of extruded round aluminum alloy bars. The materials must meet specifications for grade 5086 and H-111 with a diameter of 3.500 inches and lengths between 8 and 12 feet. The total contract price is $10,165.04, with a permitted quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. While the original delivery date was July 1, 2026, modification P00001 extended the delivery date for CLIN 0001 to December 11, 2026, and granted Duty Free Authorization. The contract is managed as a firm fixed price agreement with FOB Origin terms. Strict quality and logistics standards apply, including packaging and preservation per ASTM B660 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, and marking and labeling per MIL-STD-129. All units must feature continuous, waterproof, and durable identification markings. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination. Administrative requirements include mandatory invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information.