SHEET, METAL

The contract solicits aluminum alloy sheet measuring 0.016 inches thick, 48 inches wide, and 144 inches long, identified by NSN 9535006841439, with a total order quantity of 212 sheets divided between two delivery points: 200 sheets to Warner Robbins, GA, and 12 sheets to Cherry Point, NC. Delivery is required within 48 days after award, with FOB Origin terms, and the original delivery date is set for July 7, 2026. The material must strictly conform to dimensional tolerances, with no test coupons permitted, and must be supplied in whole-foot lengths only. A Certificate of Quality Compliance, or Mill-Material Certification, is mandatory and must accompany every shipment, with a copy forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Continuous identification markings are required on every unit of issue, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy and temper details, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions. Markings must be applied via stamping or stenciling, be legible to the unaided eye, waterproof, and incapable of contaminating the material. Adhesive labels are required for small bars, tubes, and shapes under 0.250 inches nominal OD, with tags acceptable for wire. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 DLA packaging requirements, including Level A preservation per ASTM B660, with full corner, edge, and top/bottom protection using fiberboard or equivalent materials. Marking of shipments must follow MIL-STD-129 with special code ZZ indicating compliance with ASTM B660 preservation and ASTM B666 marking standards. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award, and deviations from QSLD requirements must be explicitly noted; non-compliant products constitute unauthorized substitutions and may result in criminal penalties. The procurement implements a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 331491, and includes mandatory clauses for small business representation, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, cybersecurity compliance under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, safeguarding of covered defense information,