The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $22,113.70 firm fixed-price purchase order to Arhab LLC, a small disadvantaged, minority-owned business based in Stratford, Connecticut, for the procurement of Steel Plate SS Half Hard, Type 301. The contract was awarded on August 20, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of September 6, 2024. This acquisition was conducted under simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Parts 12 and 13) and designated as a total small business set-aside, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting small business participation in federal procurement. The steel plate material procured under this contract will support the Bureau of Reclamation's operational and infrastructure requirements.
Arhab LLC, registered in the System for Award Management and classified as an American Indian-owned and Subcontinent Asian American-owned enterprise, is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement. The company maintains an active General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contract valued at $500,000 through January 1, 2030, which streamlines procurement across federal agencies and demonstrates its capability to deliver quality, Trade Agreements Act-compliant products manufactured in the United States. This award represents continued collaboration between the Bureau of Reclamation and an experienced small business supplier capable of meeting specialized procurement needs across the civilian federal government.