Domestic Supply of Monel Alloy and Forged Components for Strainer Fabrication

The contract requires the domestic supply of monel alloy or forged components specifically for use in the manufacturing of duplex basket strainers, ensuring full compliance with Buy American and supply chain integrity standards. All materials and components must be produced entirely within the United States to meet stringent localization requirements, with the end product destined for use in critical infrastructure applications under the Department of Homeland Security. This subcontract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, emphasizing support for domestic small business participation in federal supply chains. The NAICS code 331492 identifies the industry as Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing, aligning the scope with precision metal fabrication and alloy processing capabilities. The contract is open for response until July 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with performance expected to be based at North Charleston, South Carolina, where the strainer fabrication and integration will occur. The solicitation is managed by the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 under the Department of Homeland Security, and participation is restricted to eligible small businesses that can demonstrate full domestic sourcing, production, and quality control of monel alloy components. Compliance with all federal acquisition regulations governing domestic content and small business set-asides is mandatory, and bidders must be prepared to provide documentation verifying the origin of materials and manufacturing processes. No bid submission will be considered without verifiable evidence of U.S. origin and small business eligibility.