Steel Material Supply (Ready-Fabricated Components)

The contract requires the supply of pre-cut and pre-fabricated steel plates and structural components specifically engineered to meet U.S. Coast Guard design specifications for the MK38 foundation and bracket assembly. All materials must be prepared according to official Coast Guard drawings, ensuring precise dimensions, tolerances, and structural integrity to support the intended military application. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration under NAICS code 332312, which covers forged steel product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM, leaving a brief and highly competitive window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. Performance of this contract is required at Portsmouth, Virginia, with an official ZIP code of 23703, indicating that logistics, delivery, and potentially on-site coordination will be focused within this location. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Homeland Security through the SFLC Procurement Branch 1, and while no point of contact is listed in the data, all inquiries and submissions must be directed through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation. The urgency of the deadline and the specificity of the technical requirements reflect the mission-critical nature of the MK38 system components, demanding strict adherence to specifications, timely delivery, and full compliance with small business subcontracting regulations.