PLATE, METAL

This contract solicits four pieces of aluminum alloy plate measuring 2.00 inches thick, 36.00 inches wide, and 96.00 inches long, with a reference weight of 698.11 pounds per piece. The material must conform to Alloy 7075 in Temper T651 and comply with multiple technical specifications including SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/24C, ASTM B666/B666M-20, ASTM B660-23, MIL-STD-129R(3), and the referenced drawing 14153 01735 Revision A. All material must be supplied in whole-foot lengths only and strictly meet exact dimensional requirements—test coupons are prohibited. Each unit must carry continuous identification markings including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification number and revision, alloy and temper designation, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions. Markings must be applied via stamping (excluding die stamp) or stenciling using fluid that does not contaminate the material, and must remain legible, waterproof, and durable under normal handling. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation code ZZ per ASTM B660 Level A requirements and palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. All shipments must be delivered FOB Origin to Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with a delivery window of 125 days from the contract award date. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award under this solicitation; any deviation from this requirement must be explicitly disclosed and may result in disqualification. Offers based on products sourced from non-QSLD distributors are considered unauthorized substitutions and carry potential criminal penalties. For approved QSLD suppliers submitting compliant quotes, source inspection requirements such as COQC, PVT, QAP-EQ003, ASQ H1331, and RQ006 are waived, though a Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) is mandatory for every shipment and must be included with the product and forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Additional requirements include compliance with the Buy American Act, prohibition of additive manufacturing processes, adherence to Hazard Communication Standard labeling where applicable, and mandatory use of the Wide Area Workflow system for invoicing and receiving