Plate, metal, steel

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure metal steel plates for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard through a small business set-aside solicitation. Specifically, the contract requires 8 steel plates measuring 3/4" thick x 96" wide x 20' long, conforming to MIL-S-22698 ABS GRADE-DH36 CLASS-U specifications. Potential contractors must complete pricing for each Contract Line Item (CLIN), provide a CAGE code, complete all representations and certifications, and submit manufacturer information. Key qualifications include maintaining current System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration and potentially implementing NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards, with an exemption for Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items. The solicitation will use commercial and simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13.5, with all questions to be submitted via email to naomi.larson@dla.mil by the response deadline of March 7, 2025.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses within the Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing NAICS category (331221), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Delivery will be FOB destination to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard located at 1400 Farragut Ave, Building 514 in Bremerton, Washington 98314. While specific award value is not detailed, the procurement involves steel plates for maritime applications, suggesting a focused and potentially significant contract. Vendors must provide lead time for delivery and will be paid within 45 days of constructive acceptance, using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for invoicing and shipping documentation. The Product Service Code (PSC) for the procurement is 9515, covering plates, sheets, strips, foil, and leaf materials, with the contract aimed at supporting naval shipyard infrastructure and maintenance requirements.