BAR, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3549, issued by DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment MRO Service, is a request for quotes for 58 feet of copper-beryllium alloy metal bar, identified by NSN 9530-00-607-1829. The material must be 1.625 inches in diameter and supplied in whole feet lengths of 10, 11, or 12 feet. Technical compliance is governed by ASTM B196/B196M-24 and SAE AMS-STD-185A, with specific requirements for alloy C17200 and temper TD04. A Certificate of Quality Compliance is mandatory for every shipment and must be forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. The procurement is restricted to suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) for FSGs 95 and 96. Strict marking requirements apply, including continuous identification of the contract delivery order number, NSN, specification number, grade, alloy, manufacturer details, and dimensions using stamping or stenciling. Packaging and palletization must adhere to RP001 and MIL-STD-129, with specific preservation standards under MIL-C-3993. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The solicitation includes a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small businesses and requires compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. Delivery is requested for February 2027, with shipping directed to DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia.