PLATE, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E9-27-T-0414 is a request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of 128 units of metal plates, identified by NSN 9515-00-952-6280. This is not a small business set-aside, though a HUBZone price evaluation preference is available. The procurement is conducted under the First Destination Transportation program with FOB Origin terms, and the required delivery date is January 22, 2027, with a need ship date of August 25, 2026. Delivery is to be made to the DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment MRO Service center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both inspection and acceptance will occur. Eligibility for award is strictly limited to suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors. Technical compliance requires adherence to the Technical Data Package and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with a specific prohibition on the use of additive manufacturing unless authorized. Quality assurance requires a Mill-Material Certification and strict adherence to exact dimensions, as test coupons are not permitted. Packaging and preservation must comply with ASTM A700 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, while marking must follow MIL-STD-129. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment regarding domestic material sourcing.