Hot-Rolled Metal Plate Supply

The contract calls for the supply of eleven hot-rolled stainless steel plates, each measuring 0.3125 inches in thickness and 50 by 144 inches in surface area, compliant with ASTM A240/A240M-26 Class 304 Condition A specifications. All plates must be permanently marked according to ASTM A480/A480M and Defense Logistics Agency requirements to ensure traceability and conformance. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically designated for small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration, and is classified under NAICS code 331221 for rolling and drawing of nonferrous metals. The offer deadline is August 20, 2026, with the request for quotation posted on August 9, 2026. The project is managed by the Nuclear Reactor Program within the Department of Defense, and the materials are to be delivered to a designated performance location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with zip code 17070-5002. While the contracting office’s physical address and point of contact are not specified, the procurement is accessible via the DIBBS platform for registered participants. This solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to material standards and marking protocols to support high-integrity applications in nuclear reactor systems, and only small business entities are eligible to bid under this set-aside program.