Stainless Steel Plate Fabrication and Supply

The contract calls for the manufacture and supply of stainless steel plates in precise dimensions of .750 inches by 4.00 inches by 10.5 inches, adhering strictly to CRES 303/304L/316 military material standards. This includes full responsibility for raw material sourcing, precision cutting to meet tolerances, comprehensive inspection to ensure compliance with military specs, and proper preparation for shipment. All work must be performed in accordance with applicable defense quality requirements, ensuring traceability and consistency throughout the production process. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, designated for total small business participation as defined by FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 331221 indicating its classification under forged and stamped metal product manufacturing. The contracting activity is the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane under the Department of Defense, with performance required at Crane, Indiana, zip code 47522. Responses are due by July 14, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 10, 2026, aiming to secure a qualified small business vendor capable of delivering high-integrity metal components to military specifications.