SHEET, METAL

The contract calls for three sheets of aluminum alloy Alclad, measuring 0.063 inches thick, 48 inches wide, and 144 inches long, with a reference weight of 43.545 pounds per sheet, produced to meet the technical specifications of SAE AMS4100G Revision G, ASTM B666/B666M-20, ASTM B660-23, and MIL-STD-129R(3), with material in temper T761 and conforming to reference drawing 14153 01735 Revision A. All sheets must adhere strictly to exact dimensional requirements, with no test coupons permitted, and must be supplied in whole foot lengths only—10, 11, or 12 feet. Continuous identification markings are mandatory on every unit, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification number and revision, alloy, grade, class, type, part number, die number, temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions; markings must be applied via stamping (excluding die stamp) or stenciling, be legible to the unaided eye, waterproof, stable under normal handling, and free from contaminants that could impair material performance. Adhesive labels are required for bars, tubes, and shapes under 0.250 inches nominal outer diameter, and tags are acceptable for wire. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, with preservation in accordance with ASTM B660 and packing per Level A requirements when Code ZZ is specified, including robust four-corner protection, full side-edge coverage, and fiberboard or better top and bottom protection. Palletization must meet DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). Shipment must be marked according to MIL-STD-129 and include both units of measure if dual units are specified on the contract. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award; any offer based on products from non-QSLD distributors is considered deviant and must be explicitly noted, and failure to comply may result in criminal penalties. A Certificate of Quality Compliance—mill-material certification—is required with every shipment, submitted to the customer or DLA depot and forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer; metal certification CDRLs and DD Form 1423s apply