SHEET, METAL

Aluminum alloy sheet metal measuring 0.125 inches thick, 48 inches wide, and 144 inches long, with a nominal weight of 83.810 pounds per sheet, is being procured under solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3107 for a total quantity of 79 sheets at $79.00 per sheet. The material must conform strictly to SAE AMS4016N and ASTM B209 standards with alloy 5052 in H32 temper, and all sheets must be exact whole-foot lengths without test coupons. Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible to respond, and non-compliance requires explicit declaration of deviation. Every shipment must include a Certificate of Quality Compliance and carry continuous identification markings on each unit including contract number, NSN, specification revision, alloy, grade, manufacturer details, heat and lot numbers, and dimensions. Markings must be stamped or stenciled in legible, waterproof, non-contaminating fluid and must withstand normal handling; adhesive labels are required for products under 0.250 inches in nominal OD. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM B660 Level A requirements with preservation method ZZ and marking in compliance with MIL-STD-129R. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 331491, with delivery to New Cumberland, PA, required within 87 days of award under FOB origin terms and zero tolerance for quantity variance. All materials are designated as critical application items, and failure to meet requirements may result in rejection, civil penalties, or criminal liability. Continuous identification, full QSLD compliance, and documentation submission are mandatory and non-negotiable.