SAE 4340 Alloy Steel Forged Bars – Supply and Certification

The contract calls for the supply of SAE 4340 alloy steel forged bars compliant with AMS6409 and AMS6414 specifications, heat treated to a hardness range of 38 to 42 HRC to meet rigorous mechanical performance requirements. Full traceability is mandatory, with each batch accompanied by certified mill test reports that document material composition, heat treatment parameters, and mechanical properties, ensuring strict adherence to aerospace and defense standards. The material must be produced and processed under controlled conditions to guarantee consistency and reliability for critical applications. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 331210, managed by the Department of Defense under the agency name W6QK Acc Wva, with performance required at Watervliet, NY, 12189. The opportunity was posted on May 12, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Participation is restricted to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and successful offerors must demonstrate capability to deliver fully certified material on schedule while maintaining complete documentation throughout the supply chain.