CRES 316L Raw Material Supply

The contract calls for the supply of certified CRES 316L raw materials in the form of plate, sheet, pipe, or bar stock, all of which must comply with ASTM A240/A276 or MIL-spec standards to support defense fabrication requirements. The materials must be fully certified to ensure traceability and adherence to stringent quality and composition benchmarks necessary for military applications. This is a subcontract opportunity set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA's Total Small Business Set-Aside authority, with the NAICS code 331221 indicating classification within the steel manufacturing sector. Performance of the contract is required at Portsmouth, Virginia, with a delivery window defined by a response deadline of July 15, 2026, and a posted date of July 9, 2026. The contracting activity falls under DLA Maritime – Norfolk, a division of the Department of Defense, and full compliance with federal acquisition regulations is implied through the use of SBA set-aside classifications and defense-grade material specifications.