Domestic Material Sourcing and Nonmanufacturer Rule Compliance

The contract requires the manufacturing of stainless steel bar in the United States or a qualifying country to comply with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, ensuring that all materials meet federal sourcing mandates. As a subcontract under a Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, the prime contractor must also adhere to the nonmanufacturer rule if acting as a small business reseller, meaning they must either produce the item themselves or supply it from a domestic manufacturer that meets the applicable size standards. The work is performance-based at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and is tied to the Department of Defense’s Nuclear Reactor Program under NAICS code 423510, which governs wholesale trade of metal and metal ore merchant wholesalers. Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements is mandatory, with no exceptions permitted for domestic content or small business qualification.