SHEET, METAL

The contract calls for the procurement of 24 shipments of aluminum alloy sheet metal, specifically 2024-T3 alloy, measuring 0.050 inches thick, 60.00 inches wide, and 144.00 inches long, with a total weight of approximately 43.200 pounds per shipment. The material must conform strictly to technical specifications outlined in Reference Drawing 14153 01735, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/4B, ASTM B666/B666M-20, and ASTM B660-23, and is designated as a critical application item requiring full compliance. All deliveries must be in whole-foot lengths and are subject to zero tolerance for dimensional deviations; test coupons are prohibited. Each unit must be permanently marked with continuous identification including the DLA contract delivery order number, NSN, specification revision, alloy and temper, manufacturer’s name, heat and lot number, and dimensions, using stenciling or stamping methods that ensure legibility, durability, and resistance to contamination. Adhesive labels are required for smaller diameter items under 0.250 inches nominal OD. The packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation following ASTM B660 Level A requirements and marked according to MIL-STD-129R(3), including dual-unit markings where applicable. The product must be delivered FOB destination to Warner Robins AFB, Georgia, by December 8, 2026, with a shipment need date of January 4, 2027, and a 139-day delivery window after order. The contract mandates strict compliance with the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) program, restricting award eligibility only to suppliers listed on DLA’s official QSLD, with any deviation requiring explicit disclosure. Suppliers not compliant are ineligible, and non-compliant products may result in criminal penalties. For approved QSLD suppliers, government inspection requirements including COQC, PVT, QAP-EQ003, ASQ H1331, and RQ006 are waived, but a Certificate of Quality Compliance (mill-material certification) must be included with every shipment and forwarded to the DLA Contracting Officer. Cybersecurity mandates under 252.204-7012 require safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting