Metal plate

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotations for a specific steel plate order with detailed military specifications. The procurement involves Grade-D, Class-U ordinary strength structural steel plate measuring 2-1/2" thick, 60" wide by 20' long, conforming to MIL-S-22698 standards. Vendors must submit electronic quotes through SAM.gov or via email by December 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with critical requirements including providing manufacturer information, country of origin, lead time, and compliance with cybersecurity standards (NIST SP 800-171). Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and price, with vendors required to demonstrate DoD unique item identification (IUID) tagging capabilities. Key submission requirements include signing specific document sections, providing a CAGE code, and completing representations regarding tax liability and felony convictions.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses within NAICS category 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA 98314, where the steel plate will be delivered FOB destination. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves precise material specifications requiring mill certification and adherence to strict marking standards per MIL-STD-129. Vendors must provide certification data reports through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) e-Business Suite, with distribution limited to DoD and DoD contractors. Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items are exempt from certain cybersecurity requirements, providing some flexibility for potential bidders in meeting the solicitation's comprehensive technical and administrative criteria.