Bar,metal

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting quotes through DIBBS for 198 feet of copper alloy round bar under NSN 9530-00-228-9244, with quotes due November 2, 2026. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," and suppliers must appear on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) to be eligible for award. Non-QSLD suppliers quoting in compliance with the program are considered to be deviating from solicitation requirements.

The solicitation is RFQ SPE8E4-27-T-0147 (PR 7018729410), issued by DLA office SPE8E4 as a Fast Auto Evaluation solicitation with FOB Origin delivery and destination inspection. Delivery is required within 80 days to DLA Distribution New Cumberland, Pennsylvania (W25G1U), and the quantity may vary by plus or minus 10 percent. Offerors shipping from outside the contiguous United States must include transportation costs to a contiguous U.S. location in their pricing.

The line item is UNS C46400, H02 temper, 1.000-inch diameter, 10 to 12 feet in length. It must comply with ASTM B21/B21M-20, be marked to MIL-STD-129R(3), and be preserved to ASTM B900-16. Each shipment requires a Certificate of Quality Compliance (mill-material certification). Continuous markings must include contract number, NSN, specification, grade, manufacturer name, heat and lot number, and dimensions.

Previous awards ranged from $5.41 to $16.98 per unit. Quotes must include representations and certifications, and the procurement is subject to the Buy American Act and DFARS 252.225-7001, along with FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses incorporated by reference. The PSC is 9530 (Bars and Rods, Nonferrous Base Metal), and the NAICS code is 332112.