95 -- CLASS 9530, METAL BAR

This contract is a pre-solicitation notice for a long-term Indefinite Quantity Contract(s) aimed at supplying a diverse range of bulk-metal products classified under Federal Stock Class 9530. The contract will feature a firm-fixed price structure with an economic price adjustment clause, spanning a two-year base period with three one-year option extensions. The materials to be provided include various metal bars such as brass, bronze, copper, copper-nickel, aluminum, and nickel-copper. The procurement is divided into five distinct lots, allowing contractors to bid on selected lots rather than the entire range. Delivery is required to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots within 45 days of order receipt, and shipments will be limited to locations within the continental United States. Eligibility is constrained to small business contractors listed on the Bulk Metals Qualified Supplier List (QSL), emphasizing a total small business set-aside acquisition. Additionally, contractors must maintain Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capability throughout the contract duration, as ordering will be conducted exclusively through the Paperless Ordering Placement System (POPS). The solicitation process is managed under NAICS code 331316 and overseen by a Contract Specialist named Pete E. Thompson, who is the primary point of contact for inquiries related to the contract. The solicitation will be released in the future, indicating this notice as an advance alert for interested small business vendors.