CHANNEL, STRUCTURAL

The contract mandates the procurement of structural aluminum alloy channels made from 2024/T-8511 alloy with specific dimensions: height of 0.375 inches, width of 1.00 inch, thickness of 0.078 inch, and lengths strictly between 10 and 12 feet in whole-foot increments. The material must conform to multiple technical specifications including SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/3A, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200C, ASTM B666/B666M-20, and NAS345, and must be accompanied by a Certificate of Quality Compliance with every shipment, which shall be submitted to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Continuous identification markings are required on each unit, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy and temper designation, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and exact dimensions, applied via stamping or stenciling that is legible, waterproof, durable, and non-contaminating. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with packaging code U, preservation using ASTM B660 methods, and marking per MIL-STD-129, including a special marking code of 00-00 indicating no additional special markings are needed. The product must be delivered FOB origin to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with a delivery timeline of 83 days after order, and a quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible to respond, and any deviation from this requirement must be clearly stated; non-compliance may result in rejection and potential criminal penalties. The Qualified Suppliers List waiver applies to inspection requirements such as COQC, PVT, QAP-EQ003, ASQ H1331, and RQ006 for qualified suppliers, except in the case of Foreign Military Sales. The contract is firm-fixed-price with no option periods, and the acquisition is conducted under simplified procedures via DIBBS. Government inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and all hazardous materials must comply with DFARS requirements including pre-award submission of Safety Data Sheets and labeling per OSHA standards. Ocean transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted, and all shipments require proper documentation including bills of lading. The contract requires compliance