PLATE, METAL

This contract specifies the procurement of an aluminum alloy metal plate measuring 3.000 inches thick, 36.00 inches wide, and 96.00 inches long, with a nominal weight of 1057.536 pounds per piece. The material must fully comply with stringent technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including adherence to SAE AMS4201H, MIL-STD-129R, ASTM B666/B666M-20, and ASTM B660-23, as outlined in the Technical Data Package. All units must be supplied in whole-foot lengths within specified dimensional tolerances, with no test coupons permitted. Continuous marking on every unit is mandatory, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy and temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and exact dimensions, applied via stamping or stenciling using non-contaminating, waterproof, and durable methods. Adhesive labels are required for smaller bars, tubes, and shapes under 0.250 inches nominal OD. The solicitation is subject to the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) requirement, meaning only suppliers listed on the DLA Troop Support QSLD are eligible to bid; non-compliant offers must explicitly state deviation. Substitution by unapproved distributors is prohibited and may result in criminal penalties. Quality compliance is enforced through a Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification), which must accompany each shipment and be forwarded to the contracting officer. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and Level A of ASTM B660, with special preservation and marking codes ZZ and Z applied as dictated. The item is designated a Critical Application Item, with firm fixed pricing, zero quantity variance, destination inspection and acceptance, and FOB origin terms. Delivery is required within 105 days of award to the designated DLA Distribution Depot in Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with no source inspection required for QSLD-compliant suppliers.