SHEET, METAL

The contract solicits two sheets of corrosion-resistant, solution-heat-treated, rolled and annealed steel, COMP 302, with exact dimensions of 0.036 inches thick, 48 inches wide, and 96 inches long, weighing approximately 48.16 pounds per sheet. The material must strictly conform to SAE AMS5516S Revision S dated July 1, 2025, and reference SAE AMS2807C Revision C dated May 1, 2024, with no allowance for test coupons or dimensional deviations. All material must be supplied in whole-foot lengths only, and continuous identification markings are mandatory on each unit, including the DLA delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy and temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions. Markings must be legible, durable, waterproof, and applied via stamping or stenciling without contaminating the material, and adhesive labels are required for items under 0.250 inches in nominal OD. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM A700, with preservation code ZZ, and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including dual-unit quantity labeling where applicable. Palletization and shipping must follow DLA packaging requirements and IP083 standards for metal products, with final destination being the Spanish Air Force in Madrid, Spain, under FOB Origin terms. Delivery is required within five days of order issuance, with an original required delivery date of March 27, 2026, and a submission deadline of May 29, 2026. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible, and non-compliance is considered an unauthorized substitution that may lead to criminal penalties. The QSL program waives source inspection requirements for qualified suppliers, relieving them from obligations under COQC, PVT, QAP-EQ003, ASQ H1331, and RQ006, unless the contract involves Foreign Military Sales. A Certificate of Quality Compliance (Mill-Material Certification) must accompany every shipment and be forwarded to the DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer. The solicitation applies the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, requires Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials, and mandates compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls. Offer