BEAM, STRUCTURAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE8E426PQ294 to RUDY III, ERNEST (CAGE 1Q494) for the procurement of 24 feet of structural titanium alloy beam, specifically a T-shaped extrusion meeting MIL-T-81556 Comp A Type 3 specifications with dimensions of 2.350 inches height, 2.750 inches width, and 0.720 inches thickness, length between 10 to 12 feet, at a unit price of $1,375.65 per foot, totaling a fixed price of $33,015.60. Delivery is scheduled for April 21, 2027, to RAF Lakenheath Building 1035 in Suffolk, United Kingdom, under FOB Origin terms where the government assumes transportation responsibility. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including requirements for compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards, MIL-STD-129 marking procedures, and preservation per MIL-STD-163 using cleaning and drying only. The beam must not contain hexavalent chromium and must adhere to the Buy American Act and restrictions on acquisition of certain foreign-sourced minerals. All shipments require hazard communication labeling in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, and non-manufacturer suppliers must mark items with the DLA contract number. Invoicing is exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using the Invoice and Receiving Report format, and acceptance is performed by the government at the delivery point. The contractor must comply with whistleblower protections, restrictions on employment of former DOD officials, cybersecurity reporting under FAR 52.204-7012, and limitations on covered defense telecommunications equipment. The solicitation process indicates an LPTA methodology, with award based on lowest price among technically acceptable offers meeting all material specifications, certifications, and documentation requirements including submission of Safety Data Sheets, compliance with the Qualified Suppliers List, and registration in SAM. No options, modifications, or additional line items are included, and the contract includes specific provisions for post-award small business re-representation and electronic submission of payment and receiving data.