Iron And Steel Primary And Semifinished Products

PSC Category 9640-P for Iron and Steel Primary and Semifinished Products encompasses a wide range of raw and semi-processed metal materials, including steel plates, bars, tubes, structural shapes, and specialty alloys. These products serve critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and engineering needs across various federal agencies and projects. The materials are typically used in construction, mechanical systems, naval and military equipment, transportation infrastructure, and specialized technical applications.

Federal Contract Awards in this category reveal a diverse range of procurement activities, with contract values ranging from $8,000 to nearly $9 million. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like G&G Steel Inc., Wingate Alloys Inc., and Sealevel Construction Inc. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Coast Guard are prominent funding agencies. Many awards utilize total small business set-asides, with performance locations spanning the United States, including locations in Illinois, Maryland, California, and Germany. Contract types are predominantly firm fixed-price purchase orders and delivery orders, with durations typically ranging from several months to two years.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities demonstrate solicitations for specialized steel products and fabrication services. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has posted opportunities for bulkhead fabrication, gate manufacturing, and steel component procurement for lock and dam infrastructure projects. The Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks machined steel supports for scientific equipment. Other opportunities include procurements for steel tubes, laser-cut steel parts, stainless steel shafts, and metal kiosks. Performance locations include military bases, research facilities, and infrastructure sites across the United States, with most opportunities designated as small business set-asides and utilizing commercial item acquisition procedures.