Level 1 Bar, Hexagon

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is procuring 30 feet of Level 1 Bar, Hexagon, a critical 1-inch hexagon bar made of corrosion-resistant steel (304/304L) with National Stock Number 9510-00-151-7340. This procurement requires stringent quality and traceability standards due to its designation as Special Emphasis (Level I) material for shipboard applications, where material failure could have catastrophic consequences. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including an Inspection and Test Plan, Chemical and Mechanical Certification Data, Special Emphasis Certificates of Conformance, and test certifications for intergranular corrosion and macrostructure that meet SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763 standards. The solicitation uses a Low Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, requiring vendors to demonstrate exact compliance with technical specifications and all contract requirements. Quotations must be submitted via email to specified DLA contacts by August 8, 2025, following an amendment that extended the original July 25, 2025 deadline, with delivery required by September 5, 2025.

This procurement is designated as an unrestricted small business set-aside under NAICS code 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, though no current incumbents or contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific contract value is disclosed, quotations must include detailed pricing along with manufacturer information, FOB point, CAGE code, contact information, GSA contract numbers if applicable, and business size certification. The material requires delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine 03904, with payment terms of Net 30 Days after acceptance of material. The procurement emphasizes strict supply chain traceability and quality control throughout the manufacturing and delivery process, with no material permitted to ship before receiving government acceptance of all required documentation. The government has specified that third-party payment entities such as Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal are not acceptable for this contract.