Industrial Metal and Alloy Stock Needs

The U.S. Department of Energy, through its contractor Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is soliciting bids for a variety of aluminum stock materials required for industrial applications, with all items specified as 6061 aluminum alloy in various tempers and forms including rectangular and square tubes, plates, sheets, and pipe. The materials range from standard dimensional tubing such as 6-inch by 4-inch by half-inch and 4-inch by 4-inch by quarter-inch profiles to precision-cut plates and sheets with specific dimensions including 1/8-inch thick 6061-T6 sheet in 4-foot by 8-foot and 4-foot by 4-foot sizes, as well as 1-inch and 1-1/2-inch thick plates cut to designated areas. The solicitation permits domestic equivalents under the FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal clause, ensuring flexibility in sourcing while maintaining material specifications. All items are to be delivered to the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location, with a deadline for responses set for August 11, 2026. The contract, identified by solicitation number PR487372 and classified under NAICS code 331318 for other aluminum rolling, drawing, and extruding, is issued under a combined format and does not have a set-aside designation. Point of contact for inquiries is Maureen Nanstad at nanstadmg@ornl.gov, and all proposals must comply with the detailed material requirements and dimensions listed. The procurement is for industrial use by a U.S. government contractor, with performance based at the Oak Ridge facility and no restriction on company size or ownership due to the absence of a set-aside. Bidders must ensure exact adherence to the alloy grade, temper, thickness, and cut dimensions specified to meet the technical and operational needs of the laboratory's projects.