TUBE, METALLIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of 20 units of aluminum alloy 6061-T6 seamless rectangular tubing measuring 3.00 by 1.00 inches with a 0.125-inch wall thickness and a total length of 252 inches per unit, manufactured in compliance with ASTM specifications for aluminum extrusions. Each unit is considered one 21-foot length and is issued as a single item. The material must meet rigorous technical standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and the use of class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited. Packaging and preservation must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E with air environment dry preservation, no preservative or wrap materials used, jute cloth cushioning, moisture-resistant unit containers, and intermediate containers as designated. Marking on all packages must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including standardized barcoding, with no special marking required. The delivery point is Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with FOB origin terms and a 136-day delivery window from the order date, with a required delivery date of January 1, 2027. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government representatives, and all deliveries must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The contract includes numerous federal acquisition regulation clauses related to cybersecurity, safeguarding defense information, whistleblower rights, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on former DoD officials’ compensation. Small business representation and subcontracting policies are governed by applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, and the solicitation mandates full and open competition without set-aside restrictions. Contractors must provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, comply with hazardous materials labeling per OSHA standards, and submit Safety Data Sheets prior to award, with noncompliance resulting in disqualification. The procurement is part of a fixed-price contract under DLA’s logistics framework with no contract options or extensions authorized.