ROUND BAR. 6 INCH DIAMETER. ALUMINUM BRONZE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Round Bar, specifically 6-inch diameter Aluminum Bronze ASTM B150/B150M-19, Alloy C63200, Temper TQ55, hardened, annealed, drawn & stress relieved, in 5-foot continuous lengths, totaling 20 feet per line item. The procurement is for DLA Maritime – Portsmouth and is set aside 100% for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 331420 with a size standard of 1,050 employees. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13 or 12.6 are applicable.

• Item 0001 & 0003: Round Bar, 6-inch diameter, Aluminum Bronze, ASTM B150/B150M-19, Alloy C63200, Temper TQ55, hardened, annealed, drawn & stress relieved, 5-foot continuous lengths (20ft total per line item).

• Item 0002 & 0004: Data Requirements including Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-81356A) and Certification/Data Report (CDRL DI-MISC-80678), as detailed in Exhibits A and B respectively.

• Compliance with DFARS Buy American Act provisions.

• Adherence to NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (must have a current assessment posted in SPRS).

• Representation regarding Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (per 252.204-7016).

• FOB Terms: Destination or Origin (to be filled in by bidder).

• Required Delivery Date (RDD): Must be met or exceeded. If not met, award may go to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror based on soonest delivery.

• Payment Terms: Net 30 after inspection and acceptance. Payment via Government Purchase Card (GPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

• Inspection: Final inspection at Destination or Origin, with specific QA terms and inspection times (QA-4: 7-day, QA-2/QA-3: 45-day).

• Quote Due Date: March 24, 2026, 02:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Award: Government intends to make an award without discussions.

• SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.

• Required Forms: All provisions and representations must be filled out completely.

• Set Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA).

• Company Information: Bidders must indicate their business size (Small Business, SDB, VOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDOVSB, HUBZone, 8a).

• Reference/PR: SPMYM326Q6036.

• Contact Specialist: Jannell Moriarty (jannell.moriarty@dla.mil).

• Quotes should also be sent to DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.

• Bidders must indicate if the item is a PRICE LISTED or GSA ITEM and provide relevant details.

• Information regarding Country of Origin and Duty is required.

• MSDS required if item contains hazardous materials.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document specifies the requirements for a "ROUND BAR" item, identified by Stock Number 9530-LL-D00-0285 (and 9530-LL-D00-0286 on the second page).

• Item Description: Round Bar, 6-inch diameter, Aluminum Bronze, ASTM B150/B150M-19, Alloy C63200, Temper TQ55 (or TQ50), hardened, annealed, drawn & stress relieved, in 5-foot continuous lengths.
• Exhibits Referenced:
  • Exhibit "A" Seq A001: CDRL DI-MISC-81356A (Certificate of Compliance).
  • Exhibit "A" Seq. A002: CDRL DI-MISC-80678 (Certification / Data Report).
• Standard Clauses: PNS Standard Clauses C500 (Mercury Exclusion) and C524 (Marking & Certification Requirements) apply.
• Packaging: Standard commercial practice for commercial packaging applies (Section D).
• Inspection: PNS Standard FAR 52.246-1 Clause (Contractor Inspection Requirements), E-2 (Inspection & Acceptance - Destination), and E504 (Notice of Constructive Acceptance Period) apply (Section E).
• Material: Non Level-1 Material.

This document details the specific material, dimensions, temper, processing, required certifications, packaging, and inspection requirements for the round bar being procured. Bidders must ensure their proposed product meets all these specifications and that they can provide the necessary documentation and certifications.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, titled "CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (2 DATA ITEMS)," outlines specific data items required from the contractor. It details two data items: A001 (CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE) and A002 (CERTIFICATION DATA / REPORT).

• Data Item A001 (CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE): Requires a certificate of compliance, referencing DI-MISC-81356A, to be submitted with material. The submission is a one-time event.
• Data Item A002 (CHEMICAL & MECHANICAL CERTIFICATION): Requires a certification report detailing actual test results for all chemical and mechanical tests as required by the specification. These results must be quantitative and in the units specified. This also references DI-MISC-80678 and includes additional requirements from a contract section on "Marking and Certification requirements for Controlled Industrial Material." Fastener certification requires evidence of testing the correct number of specimens, with new untested fasteners for specific tests.

This document is crucial for bidders as it specifies the exact documentation and certifications required as part of contract performance. Bidders must understand these requirements to accurately price their proposals and ensure compliance if awarded the contract. It highlights the need for specific testing and reporting for chemical, mechanical, and fastener components.

Other / Unclassified

This document contains Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) clauses and provisions. These include:

• FAR Clauses: Primarily related to security prohibitions and exclusions (52.240-90, 52.240-91), covering telecommunications equipment, services, and operations in specific countries like Sudan and Iran. It also includes representations related to the Small Business Program (52.219-1).
• DFARS Clauses: Focus on covered defense telecommunications equipment or services representation (252.204-7016) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions (252.232-7006).
• DLAD Clauses & Notes: Address manufacturing phase-out, supply chain traceability, government surplus property, packaging, marking, and vendor shipment modules.
• Local Clauses: Include specific instructions for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, such as consignment, payment methods (Government Purchase Card), and mercury control.

Bidders must review these clauses and provisions to understand:

• Compliance Requirements: Restrictions on using or providing certain telecommunications equipment, services, or technology, particularly concerning national security and foreign policy (e.g., Iran, Sudan, China, Russia).
• Small Business Status: Representations required for various small business categories.
• Payment Procedures: Mandated use of Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and payment requests.
• Supply Chain and Material Handling: Requirements for traceability, packaging, marking, and handling of materials, including specific instructions for DLA and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
• Dispute Resolution: Agreement to use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for disputes.
• Past Performance: Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for evaluation.