SHEET, METAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE8E426V1375 to RUDY III, ERNEST (CAGE 1Q494) for the delivery of 16 sheets of titanium alloy hot rolled, annealed, descaled, measuring 0.025 inches thick by 36 inches wide by 96 inches long, with a total contract value of $39,840.00. The award was posted on DIBBS on July 16, 2026, under solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-1888, with delivery required to DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Building 175, Swan Road, Jacksonville, FL 32212-0103. The FOB point is origin, with a required delivery date of March 27, 2027, and a need ship date of December 7, 2026, indicating a delivery window of 143 days after order receipt. The item is identified by NSN 9535005962077 and is subject to stringent packaging and marking requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including robust four-corner and edge protection, palletization per RP001, and detailed continuous markings on each unit that include the DLA contract number, NSN, specification, manufacturer details, dimensions, heat and lot numbers, and proper barcoding. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-1, and require submission of a Certificate of Quality Compliance with each shipment; compliance with the Qualified Suppliers List (QSL) program waives additional inspection requirements. The contract incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses mandating compliance with employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous material identification with Safety Data Sheet submission per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and safeguarding of contractor information systems under NIST SP 800-171, with multiple deviations noted for February 2026 clause versions. Contractors must adhere to DOD’s prohibition on unauthorized foreign-flag vessels, electronic invoicing via WAWF, and accurate representation of small business status, with accelerated payments to small business subcontractors required. The contract is fixed-price, with changes governed by FAR 52.243