SHEET, METAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to TRI-TECH METALS INC under solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-1922 for two units of aluminum alloy sheet metal with NSN 9535016469145 at a total price of $876.00, with each unit priced at $438.00. The contract was awarded on July 28, 2026, with delivery required between December 28, 2026, and January 18, 2027, to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item is classified under NAICS code 331315, and the contract was issued under simplified acquisition procedures with no options or ranges. FOB terms specify origin, requiring non-contiguous U.S. suppliers to cover transportation to a contiguous U.S. destination under the First Destination Transportation program. Contract performance and inspection are both designated to occur at the delivery point, with acceptance responsibility resting with the Government. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses under a deviation framework issued in February 2026, including provisions for small business representation, cybersecurity safeguarding, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and controlled items. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R, requiring legible waterproof markings on each sheet with detailed identifiers including NSN, specification, alloy, heat and lot numbers, and manufacturer information. Preservation uses special materials designated as “ZZ,” necessitating adherence to ASTM B660-23, Level A, with no contamination risks allowed. Invoicing is managed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment is subject to electronic submission standards. Compliance with ASTM B666/B666M-20 and SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/24C governs material quality, while the Qualified Suppliers List program waives certain inspections. The contractor is bound by cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 and is prohibited from using covered telecommunications equipment or services. No formal attachments or section J listing exists, and evaluation factors or award methodology are not explicitly stated, implying use of automated or LPTA-based award procedures under simplified acquisition rules.