Small Business or Specialty Supplier Participation (Sub-tier Supply)

Certified small businesses are invited to participate as sub-tier suppliers in providing raw materials, specifically steel bar stock that meets ASTM A307 or equivalent specifications, under a subcontract opportunity issued by the Department of Defense through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, and is targeted exclusively at small businesses seeking to support defense supply chains. The NAICS code 331110 identifies this as an iron and steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing opportunity, indicating the need for suppliers with expertise in producing and delivering standardized steel products. Performance of the contract is required at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, and participation is subject to compliance with small business certification requirements and material specifications without any specific set-aside designation beyond the general small business focus. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated DIBBS portal by the stated deadline.