PLATE, METAL

The contract specifies the procurement of aluminum alloy metal plates with exact dimensions of 0.500 inches thick, 36 inches wide, and 96 inches long, weighing approximately 169.34 pounds per piece, and requiring full compliance with SAE AMS4027P Revision P, ASTM B666/B666M-20, and ASTM B660-23 standards. The material must be 6061 alloy in T651 temper, supplied only in whole-foot lengths, with no test coupons permitted, and must conform precisely to the specified tolerances. Every shipment requires a Certificate of Quality Compliance from the mill, and each unit must bear continuous identification markings including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy and temper, manufacturer’s heat and lot number, and dimensions, applied via stamping or stenciling that is legible, waterproof, non-contaminating, and durable. Adhesive labels are required for small bars, tubes, and shapes under 0.250 inches nominal OD, and tags are acceptable for wire. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 DLA packaging requirements, with preservation and marking aligned with ASTM B660 and B666, and all markings must comply with MIL-STD-129. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award, and any deviation from this requirement must be explicitly stated by the offeror. Failure to comply with the QSLD mandate may result in rejection of the bid and potential criminal penalties for unauthorized substitutions. The government waives source inspection requirements for qualified suppliers under this contract, relieving them from obligations under COQC, PVT, QAP-EQ003, ASQ H1331, and RQ006. The product is designated a Critical Application Item, requiring strict adherence to technical specifications. Deliveries are due FOB origin within 167 days, with a required delivery date of January 24, 2027, and a need ship date of January 4, 2027. The quantity is fixed at 87 pieces with zero variance allowed, and shipments must be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract identifies Matthew Kruc as the primary point of contact, and all documentation must reference the solicitation