SHEET, METAL

This contract specifies the procurement of 13 sheets of cold-rolled, annealed steel meeting specification SAE AMS5528K, with a thickness of 0.016 inches, width of 36 inches, and length of 120 inches, weighing approximately 20.04 pounds per sheet. The material is corrosion resistant and solution heat treated, and must be supplied in whole-foot lengths only, with no test coupons permitted. All sheets must strictly conform to dimensional requirements, and continuous identification markings are mandatory on each unit, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy and temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and exact dimensions. Markings must be applied via stamping or stenciling using waterproof, non-contaminating fluids and must remain legible after normal handling; adhesive labels are required for smaller bars, tubes, and shapes under 0.250 inches in nominal OD. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM A700 for preservation and packing, with marking adhering to MIL-STD-129 and incorporating both units of measure when applicable. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for award, and any deviation from this requirement must be explicitly disclosed. Compliance with the QSL program is mandatory, and failure to meet these criteria constitutes an unauthorized substitution with potential criminal and civil penalties. A Certificate of Quality Compliance, including mill-material certification, must accompany every shipment and be forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with firm fixed pricing and zero variance allowed on quantity. Delivery is required within 50 days after award, with shipments directed to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The contract incorporates technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List and applies CDRL-METALSCERT-26033, which mandates material certification documentation. All packaging, marking, and shipping must meet the specifications outlined in RP001, IP083, and related standards.