SHEET, METAL

Solicitation SPE8E9-27-T-0412 is a small business set-aside request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for the procurement of six units of aluminum alloy metal sheets. The required material must be 0.125 inches thick, 48 inches wide, and 144 inches long, supplied in whole feet lengths only. Strict adherence to exact dimensions is required, and test coupons are explicitly prohibited. The procurement is governed by technical standards including SAE AMS4016N, ASTM B209, and reference drawing 01735. A Certificate of Quality Compliance, or Mill-Material Certification, is mandatory for every shipment. The contract mandates rigorous packaging and marking standards, utilizing MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129R(3) for marking. Preservation must comply with ASTM B660 Level A. Each unit must feature continuous identification markings, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, and manufacturer details. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, with delivery directed to DLA Distribution in Albany, Georgia. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment requirements. HUBZone small business concerns may receive a price evaluation preference.