SHEET, METAL

The contract specifies the procurement of 15 sheets of brass naval metal, each measuring 0.0320 inches in thickness, 24.00 inches in width, and 48.00 inches in length, with a nominal weight of 11.20 pounds per sheet. The material must conform strictly to the dimensional requirements, with no test coupons permitted, and all sheets must be supplied in whole-foot lengths only. Compliance with the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) is mandatory; only suppliers listed on the QSLD are eligible for award, and any deviation or use of non-approved distributors constitutes an unauthorized substitution that may trigger criminal penalties. The material must be supplied with a Certificate of Quality Compliance, which must accompany each shipment and be forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. Continuous identification markings are required on every unit, including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification number, alloy grade, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and exact dimensions. Markings must be legible, waterproof, and applied via stamping or stenciling without contaminating the material. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 DLA packaging requirements, including robust edge and corner protection, full-side coverage, and use of specified wrapping materials to prevent surface damage. The product must meet technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List, including MIL-C-3993C and QAP 13873, and is subject to destination inspection and acceptance. The contract is firm fixed price with zero variance allowance, and delivery is required within 105 days after order date to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. All documentation and compliance are governed by DLA guidelines, and the QSL program waives certain inspection requirements for approved suppliers, except in foreign military sales cases.