TUBE, METALLIC

The contract calls for the procurement of seamless metallic tubes made from aluminum alloy 6061 in temper T6, with dimensions of 1-1/2 by 1-1/2 inches square, a 1/4-inch wall thickness, and a 21-foot length, all conforming to ASTM B221-21 revision dated September 1, 2021, under the standard specification for aluminum and aluminum-alloy extruded bars, rods, wire, profiles, and tubes. The quantity required is 91.905 lineal feet, with a strict no variance policy on delivery quantity. Delivery is mandatory to the DLA Distribution Red River receiving facility in Texarkana, Texas, with FOB origin terms and a required delivery date of February 24, 2027, corresponding to a 221-day delivery timeline after order placement. All items must be produced without additive manufacturing and must comply with the prohibition on ozone-depleting chemicals, hexavalent chromium, and other restricted substances, with substitute chemicals requiring prior approval. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with preservation methods specified as AE, drying as 1, and packing code U; palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 requirements and ASTM B660 standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with quality conformance governed by RQ006 and technical provisions drawn from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cyber security, whistleblower protections, export controls, labor standards, sustainable materials, supplier performance risk, and system for award management compliance, with deviations effective February 2026 applying to key clauses. Submissions must be made via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by July 17, 2026, with all offerors required to validate current SAM representations, submit Safety Data Sheets prior to award, and register via DLA’s AMPS system for future access to procurement and shipping channels. Payment must be processed electronically through Wide Area Workflow, and HUBZone small business concerns are eligible for a price evaluation preference, provided they are certified by the Small Business Administration. Full and open competition is in effect, and all contractors must comply with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment restrictions.