PLATE, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-2245 is a request for quotes from DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment for the procurement of four aluminum alloy metal plates. The required material is Alloy 2024 Temper T351, with specific dimensions of 3.25 inches thick, 24.00 inches wide, and 72.00 inches long. This is designated as a critical application item, and the government will only accept sheets that conform to these exact dimensions; test coupons are strictly prohibited. The procurement is governed by several technical standards, including SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/4B, ASTM B660, and ASTM B666, and requires a Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) to be provided with every shipment. The contract mandates strict adherence to the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD), and only listed suppliers are eligible for award unless a deviation is explicitly indicated. Delivery is set for FOB Origin with a required delivery date of January 20, 2027, and a need ship date of March 1, 2027, shipping to the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM B660, including continuous identification markings such as the contract delivery order number, NSN, and heat/lot number. Failure to comply with these marking and certification requirements will result in the rejection of the product. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside, but it provides a price evaluation preference for SBA-certified HUBZone small business concerns. Offers must be submitted via the DIBBS system, and any products created using additive manufacturing are ineligible for award. The contract also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 regarding the safeguarding of covered defense information. Inspection and acceptance will take place at the destination.