Bar metal (L1)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Puget Sound is seeking to procure 20 feet of specialized metal bar material through solicitation SPMYM2-25-Q-1959. The requirement is for 6-inch diameter aluminum bronze bars made from UNS-C63200 alloy with TQ50 temper, manufactured in accordance with ASTM B150/B150M specifications and delivered in 10-foot lengths. This is classified as a Level I/SUBSAFE material procurement, meaning it requires stringent quality assurance protocols including comprehensive material traceability, chemical and mechanical testing, ISO-9001 quality management system compliance, and detailed certification documentation for critical shipboard systems where material failure could result in serious injury or catastrophic loss. The solicitation was posted on June 11, 2025, with quotes due by 10:00 AM on September 16, 2025, and all questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price supply agreement using commercial and simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13.5.

This procurement is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside, limiting participation to qualifying small business enterprises. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the contract requires FOB destination delivery to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington 98314. The proposed delivery date is scheduled for July 15, 2025, with material inspection occurring at the source by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and final acceptance at the destination facility. The procurement includes not only the physical metal bars but also comprehensive documentation packages including Certificate of Compliance for each material lot, certification data reports, and physical properties documentation to ensure full compliance with Level I material standards.