Steel plate

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting offers for steel plate through Request for Quotation N0040626QS156, issued on February 9, 2026. The procurement is for two plates of steel measuring 4 feet wide by 8 feet long with a 5/16 inch thickness, meeting HSLA-80 grade specifications, Type I, Class 3, GR-A classification per military specification MIL-S-24645, with a mandatory mill sheet required. This is a firm fixed price commercial acquisition prepared under FAR Part 12, and contractors must provide manufacturer information, part numbers, and country of origin while being registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including requirements for item unique identification, wide area workflow payment instructions, and specific packaging and marking standards. Quotations are due by February 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with questions regarding solicitation terms required to be submitted to Jeannine Cunningham no later than three days prior to the closing date, and all offers must remain valid for 60 days from submission.

This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS 331315 (Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing), though the commodity is steel plate classified under PSC 9515. The requirement is urgent with delivery mandated no later than March 2, 2026 to DoDAAC N62758 in Yokosuka, Japan, where inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. For items shipped by air, contractors must utilize NAVSUP WSS (Naval Supply Systems Shipping Service) for FOB Origin arrangements. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation, and there are no identified incumbent contractors mentioned. Offerors should submit their best possible delivery timeline and competitive pricing, as the government is actively seeking the earliest achievable delivery date to meet the urgent customer requirement.