Carbon Alloy Steel Raw Material Supply

The contract seeks the supply of certified carbon alloy steel bar stock specifically engineered for the production of hand files, stringent compliance with MIL-F-46494A standards for both chemical composition and mechanical performance is mandatory. The material must meet exacting specifications to ensure durability, hardness, and consistency required for high-quality file manufacturing, with full traceability and certification expected from the supplier. This is a subcontract opportunity under the NAICS code 331210, indicating the industrial classification for forged steel product manufacturing, and is managed by the DLA Dist San Joaquin under the Department of Defense. Solicitation opened on July 21, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 27, 2026, providing a brief two-week window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, suggesting logistics and coordination will be determined post-award, while the U.S. Department of Defense retains control over the procurement process through its Defense Logistics Agency infrastructure. Proposers must ensure all materials are properly documented, inspected, and certified prior to delivery, with any deviation from MIL-F-46494A potentially leading to rejection. The contract is non-set aside, meaning all eligible businesses may respond without restriction based on size or status.