Bar,metal

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks quotes for 178 feet of hot-rolled M1020 steel bar (NSN 9510-00-045-1696) under Request for Quotation SPE8E427T0081, with quotes due October 30, 2026. The buy is unrestricted (No Set-Aside Used), but quoters must be listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) to be eligible for award. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS as a Fast Auto Evaluation solicitation.

The item is a flat bar measuring 0.250 by 1.500 inches, supplied in 18-to-20-foot lengths, in whole-foot increments only. Each shipment requires a Certificate of Quality Compliance (mill-material certification). Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, and marking must follow MIL-STD-129 and ASTM A700, including the DLA delivery order number, NSN, specification number, grade/class/type, manufacturer name, heat and lot number, and dimensions. Delivery is due within 152 days, FOB Origin with inspection at destination, to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas. The need ship date is March 28, 2027, and the original required delivery date is April 13, 2027. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105, along with Buy American Act and covered defense telecommunications equipment provisions. The structured due date is October 30, 2026; an earlier duplicate description entry lists October 26, 2026. The notice names no evaluation criteria, incumbent, or award value.