CHANNEL, STRUCTURAL

The contract calls for the delivery of structural steel channels made from carbon steel, extruded to specific dimensions: 10.000 inches overall width, 2.625 inches flange height, and 0.250 inch base flange thickness, with lengths ranging from 17 to 22 feet and a nominal weight of 15.3 pounds per foot, conforming to ASTM A6 Table A2.5 “C” shapes. Material must meet ASTM A36/A36M-19 standards and adhere to the tolerances and requirements specified in ASTM A6/A6M-24B. Each unit must be marked with continuous identification including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, grade, class, type, alloy, part number, die number, temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions. Markings must be legible, waterproof, and durable, applied via stamping (excluding die stamp) or stenciling, and adhesive labels are mandatory for items under 0.250 inches nominal OD. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using packaging code “U,” with preservation per ASTM A700 and special codes “Z” and “ZZ” as defined. Palletization must follow DLA RP001, and all shipments require compliance with MIL-STD-129R(3) for marking and bar-coding, including dual-unit quantity labeling where applicable. The contract mandates a Certificate of Quality Compliance (mill-material certification) for every shipment, provided to both the customer and the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award, and deviations from this requirement must be explicitly declared; failure to comply constitutes an unauthorized substitution with potential criminal penalties. Quality conformance inspection requirements are waived for QSLD-compliant suppliers, and source inspection references are nullified. The item is being procured under NSN 9520002774385 with a base quantity of 119 feet, subject to a 10% variance, priced at $119.000 per foot, yielding a base contract value of $14,161.00 and a maximum potential value of $15,577.10. Delivery is FOB origin with an