Bar, metal (level 1)

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring 20 feet of specialized Round Metal Bar consisting of 4-inch diameter Nickel-Copper-Aluminum Alloy (UNS N05500) in annealed and age-hardened condition for critical shipboard systems at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. This is classified as a Level 1 requirement with Special Emphasis designation due to the potential for serious personnel injury, loss of vital shipboard systems, or total ship loss if defective material is supplied. Vendors must meet stringent qualifications including ISO-9000 certification, comprehensive material traceability documentation, ultrasonic and liquid penetrant testing, and compliance with multiple military and industry standards including QQ-N-286, ISO 9001, and various SAE and ASTM specifications. Quotes must include completed and signed solicitation forms, manufacturer information, country of origin, and lead time for FOB destination delivery, with electronic submission required via email to the contracting officer. The original solicitation deadline was June 9, 2025, but an amendment has extended the due date to June 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with all submissions directed to TRICIA.WINTERSTEEN@DLA.MIL.

The procurement was initially set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 331491 with a size standard of 900 employees, but a recent amendment has removed the small business set-aside designation, changing it to "No Preference / Not Listed" and making the opportunity available to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the solicitation documents, and no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available materials. The contract requires delivery of the 20-foot metal bar with manufacturing specifications of 8-12 foot lengths (plus or minus 10%), and the material must undergo rigorous quality control processes including chemical and mechanical testing for each heat treat lot. Performance will take place in Bremerton, Washington at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, with the contractor required to provide comprehensive documentation through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) e-Business Suite and maintain strict adherence to all technical data package requirements and contract data requirements lists.