PLATE, METAL

The contract solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3208 seeks the procurement of structural carbon steel hot rolled plates measuring 0.250 inches thick, 48 inches wide, and 96 inches long, with a reference weight of 326.7 pounds per piece. The material must conform to ASTM A36/A36M-19 and additional specifications including ASTM A6/A6M-24B, MIL-STD-129R(3), ASTM A700-14, and SAE AMS2807C, with strict dimensional compliance enforced—no test coupons are permitted, and all plates must be supplied in whole-foot lengths. Each unit must be permanently marked with the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification number and revision, grade, class, type, alloy, part number, die number, temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions using stamping or stenciling methods that are legible, waterproof, and non-contaminating; vinyl or plastic-coated pressure-sensitive labels are authorized for specific shipments, and secured lifts must be marked on each end. A Certificate of Quality Compliance, or mill-material certification, must accompany every shipment and be forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer, with CDRL-METALSCERT governing documentation requirements. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E using preservation method ZZ in accordance with ASTM A700, with palletization following DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including special handling for dual-unit shipments, and preservation materials, wraps, and containers must be designated as ZZ. Delivery is FOB origin with a 56-day delivery window, inspection and acceptance occur at destination, and shipment must be sent to specified DLA depots in Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, or Tracy, California. The contract is subject to the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) requirement, limiting eligibility to suppliers listed on the QSLD; non-compliant bids constitute an exception and may be rejected as unauthorized substitutions, with potential criminal penalties for violations. This is a critical application item, and no deviations are permitted in material sourcing or quality conformance. The solicitation includes mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity compliance, safeguard