PLATE, METAL

This contract specifies the procurement of a steel structural plate measuring 0.750 inches thick, 96 inches wide, and 240 inches long, weighing approximately 3570 pounds per unit, manufactured to Grade DH36, normalized, in compliance with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules for steel vessels. The material must be produced by an approved steel mill and marked with the letters "AB" per MIL-S-22698 requirements. Absolute compliance with ABS standards is mandatory, with no substitutions permitted. All material must be accompanied by a Certificate of Quality Compliance and a metal certification, both of which must be submitted with each shipment and forwarded to the DLA Contracting Officer. The plate must be delivered in whole-foot increments and marked with specific information including the DLA contract number, NSN, specification revision, grade, manufacturer details, heat and lot numbers, and dimensions using permissible methods such as stenciling or stamping—adhesive labels are required for smaller bars and tubes. The supplier must be listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) as mandated by DLA Troop Support, and any deviation from this requirement invalidates the bid unless explicitly noted. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from intentional addition or contact with the delivered hardware, except in functional applications such as batteries or fluorescent lamps, which must include a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 standards, with preservation and marking following ASTM A700 and MIL-STD-129R. Each shipment must be marked with dual unit quantities when applicable, and all items must be protected from physical damage during transit using approved cushioning and bracing materials. Delivery is FOB origin with a 167-day lead time to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 331221, and acceptance occurs at the destination point without source inspection waived for qualified suppliers.