Bars And Rods

PSC 9510 (Bars and Rods) encompasses a wide range of metal bar and rod products used across federal government procurement. These materials are primarily metallic components manufactured to precise specifications for military, aerospace, and industrial applications. The category includes various metal types such as stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, and specialty metals in different shapes, sizes, and configurations. Bars and rods are critical for manufacturing equipment, supporting infrastructure, and maintaining complex technological systems across defense and civilian agencies.

The federal contract awards in this PSC category predominantly feature purchase orders from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Naval Supply Systems Command, with values typically ranging from $1,000 to $50,000. Frequently awarded contractors include Stainless Shapes Inc., Rudy & Associates, Bayfront Metal Products LLC, and Hurlen Corporation, many of which are small businesses with woman-owned, veteran-owned, or minority-owned certifications. These awards are often set aside for small businesses, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and woman-owned small businesses. The primary places of performance are manufacturing facilities across the United States, with delivery destinations including naval shipyards, military depots, and research centers.

Recent federal contract opportunities in PSC 9510 focus on precise metal bar requirements for critical military and naval infrastructure projects. The opportunities are predominantly issued by the Department of the Navy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Defense Logistics Agency. Solicitations typically request specialized metal bars meeting stringent technical specifications, such as specific alloy compositions, dimensional tolerances, and quality certifications. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and require comprehensive documentation including material traceability, chemical composition analysis, and adherence to industry standards like ASTM and SAE specifications. Delivery locations include naval shipyards in Kittery, Maine, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with performance periods ranging from 90 to 365 days.