TDS Metals

The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is soliciting quotes for the procurement of structural steel materials required to manufacture a B-1B Nacelle Trainer through Request for Quote FA301626Q7055. The solicitation seeks nine line items of fabricated structural steel components, including I-beams, square tubing, rectangular tubing, flat stock, and steel plates with specific material grades (ASTM A-36, ASTM A992/A572 Grade 50, ASTM A-500, and CF-1018 steel) totaling over 18,000 pounds in combined weight. The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach based on two factors: technical acceptability and total evaluated price. Technical acceptability will be determined by the contractor's demonstrated ability to provide and deliver materials per the equipment list and Schedule of Supplies, rated as either Acceptable or Unacceptable. The deadline for submission of quotes is April 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm CST, with written questions due by April 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm CST, and contractors must acknowledge all amendments upon submission of their bids.

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation. The contract allows 45 calendar days after receipt of order for completion and delivery, with materials to be delivered FOB Destination to the 502nd Trainer Development Squadron Warehouse at 664 A Street West, Building #241, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas 78150. The contractor is responsible for unwrapping materials, disposing of packaging, inspecting for shipping damage, and bearing all costs for return and reprocurement of damaged items. Standard industry warranty is mandatory, and contractors must demonstrate compliance with multiple contractual clauses including cyber security requirements, Buy American provisions, ozone-depleting substance prohibitions, health and safety standards, and access requirements for Air Force installations. The specific award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, and a forklift will be available on-site for offloading of delivered materials.