ALLOY STEEL FORGED BAR for Watervliet Arsenal

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Background This solicitation is issued by the Watervliet Arsenal, which is part of the U.S. Army and focuses on manufacturing and supplying military equipment. The goal of this contract is to procure Alloy Steel Forged Bars that meet specific quality and material standards for use in military applications. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of 41 each SAE 4340 Alloy Steel Forged Bars that conform to either SAE AMS6409 or SAE AMS6414 specifications. The bars must have a diameter of 1.250" O.D. with tolerances of +.0000"/-.0003" and a length of 48" with a tolerance of -.000/+.125". They must be liquid quenched and tempered to achieve a hardness range of 38-42 HRC, and must be turned, ground, and polished to a straightness tolerance of .005" per foot. Additional requirements include: - Draw temperature must not be below 1000F. - Merchant quality and free machining grades are not allowed. - Specific heat lot numbers must be marked/stamped on each article if the material lot contains multiple heat lots. - Final draw/tempering temperature and data must be included in the certification package. - A certified test report is required with each shipment, along with inspection. Place of Performance Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY