HX; 3.5" BAR METAL MIL-S-23195

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is preparing a pre-solicitation for stainless steel bar metal, specifically 3.5-inch bars conforming to MIL-S-23195 with Stainless Steel Composition 304 Type I. This procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the solicitation designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 331210, which covers metal product manufacturing. The contract requires manufacturing in accordance with detailed specifications provided in an attachment, and several data submission requirements must be met, including material certification and multiple procedure approval documents. The solicitation will open for responses from June 3, 2026, through June 17, 2026, with delivery expected within 50 weeks after receipt of order to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Interested contractors must be familiar with the applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement changes, and all detailed instructions and evaluation criteria will accompany the formal solicitation upon posting on sam.gov. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Ina Nason, who can be reached via email for further inquiries.