PLATE, METAL

This contract covers the procurement of high-strength structural steel metal plates that are hot rolled, with sheared edges, and normalized, measuring 0.7500 inches thick, 96 inches wide, and 33 feet long, with an approximate weight of 8,086 pounds per piece meter. The steel must comply strictly with MIL-S-22698 specifications and bear the required certification markings, including ABS Surveyor’s endorsement on material certificates, ensuring compliance with American Bureau of Shipping rules for steel vessel construction. Only steel from approved mills is acceptable, and materials must meet detailed marking, packaging, and quality certification requirements, including a Certificate of Quality Compliance and adherence to contract data requirements. Suppliers must be listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors to be eligible, ensuring strict compliance with the QSL program to avoid unauthorized substitutions. The contract specifies detailed packaging and marking standards in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM A700, with shipment to the DLA Distribution Center in Tracy, California, by August 31, 2026. No mercury or mercury compounds may be present except in specific exempted cases, and the contract includes stringent instructions on palletizing, labeling, and documentation to safeguard material integrity and traceability throughout handling and delivery. The total quantity ordered is two units with inspection and acceptance at destination.