Cold-Drawn Steel Hex Bar Supply

The contract calls for the supply of cold-drawn, annealed E4340 alloy steel hex bars measuring 0.750 inches across flats and ranging in length from 10 to 12 feet, with all material required to meet recognized military or industrial specifications. The product must conform to stringent quality and mechanical property standards appropriate for high-strength aerospace or defense applications, ensuring consistency in composition, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy. The delivery location is Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, and the material is intended for use under a subcontract arrangement within the Department of Defense supply chain. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 24, 2026, and is managed by DLA Dist San Joaquin under NAICS code 331210, which classifies the industry as forged and stamped metal product manufacturing. The terms imply strict compliance with technical documentation, certification of material test reports, and adherence to specified delivery schedules, as the contract supports critical defense or military equipment production. Although no specific set-aside designation is indicated, the procurement is handled by a federal agency with established protocols for defense-grade material sourcing and supplier vetting.