Structural section,

The Defense Logistics Agency, through its SPE8E4 office, is soliciting quotes for 154 feet of structural aluminum sections under RFQ SPE8E427T0056 (NSN 9540-01-234-7685), with quotes due October 26, 2026 via DIBBS. The set-aside is No Set-Aside Used.

Delivery is required within 42 days to DLA Distribution Depot Hill, Hill AFB, Utah 84056-5734. The terms are FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at destination. The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation under the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105 (May 20, 2026). The item is PSC 9540, Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal.

The material is aluminum alloy 7075/T73511, 10 to 12 feet in length, conforming to die numbers from Lockheed (98897), Tiernay (29321), or Pioneer (06012), or equal. The item is designated a Critical Application Item requiring compliance with SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/11A and related standards. Other requirements include Buy American/Balance of Payments provisions (DFARS 252.225-7001), mill-material compliance certification, qualified suppliers list requirements for distributors, continuous identification markings under MIL-STD-129, packaging under MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM B660, hazardous material identification, covered telecommunications equipment prohibitions, and sea transport preferring U.S.-flag vessels. Small business representations are required at award.

Prior purchases ranged from $3.25 to $5.55 per unit. The source states no award value or ceiling, names no incumbent, and states no evaluation criteria.