American Iron and Steel Institute-Society of Automotive Engineers (AISI-SAE) 4340 steel bars from heats: J5803-2, J4906-1, and J4943-3
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1333ND25QNB640027
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting quotes for AISI-SAE 4340 steel bars from specific heats: J5803-2 (up to 1,300 lbs), J4906-1 (up to 400 lbs), and J4943-3 (up to 600 lbs). The steel bars must be 5/8" (15.9 mm) in diameter and meet stringent material specifications, including specific hardness requirements. This procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13, with a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All contractors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Quotes are due by January 9, 2025, with submissions to be emailed to jennifer.priebe@nist.gov, and the solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01 effective November 12, 2024.
The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 33110 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The procurement is a firm-fixed price purchase order with delivery required within 60 days of award to NIST's Boulder, Colorado location. Carpenter Technology has been identified as a potential manufacturer of the specified steel heats, though other manufacturers may also be capable of meeting the requirements. The steel will be used for research testing to produce Standard Reference Materials for ASTM Charpy V-notch reference specimens. Packaging specifications require bundles under 2,000 lbs with ingot/billet position references, and the government reserves the right to purchase additional quantities beyond the initial solicitation.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 5/8” (15.9 mm) diameter bars of American Iron and Steel Institute-Society of Automotive Engineers (AISI-SAE) 4340 steel bars from the following heats: J5803-2 (up to 1,300 lbs.), J4906-1 (up to 400 lbs.), and J4943-3 (up to 600 lbs.). The Government reserves the right to purchase additional quantities. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 33110 – Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees and is a set aside 100 percent for small business. This is a firm-fixed price purchase order.
The Government intends to procure supplies using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government requires all contractors doing business with the Government to be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) at the time the quote is submitted. Award will not be made to any contractor that is not registered in SAM.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, effective 11/12/2024. Please follow the Offeror Instructions in the solicitation document.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Question and Responses 2 of 2.pdf | ||
| Question and Responses.pdf | ||
| 1333ND25QNB640027.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| American Iron and Steel Institute-Society of Automotive Engineers (AISI-SAE) 4340 steel bars from heats: J5803-2, J4906-1, and J4943-3 | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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