Structural Steel Plate Supply (Hot-Rolled, Ordinary Strength)

The contract calls for the supply of 45 plate mill units of hot-rolled structural steel plate, each 0.500 inches thick, engineered to meet the stringent requirements of MIL-S-22698C and ABS vessel construction standards, ensuring suitability for demanding marine and defense applications. The material must conform to ordinary strength specifications and be delivered in full compliance with the technical and quality benchmarks mandated by these military and maritime codes. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5, exclusively reserved for small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration, reinforcing federal support for small business participation in defense supply chains. The contract falls under NAICS code 331110, categorizing it within the primary metal manufacturing sector, and is administered by DLA Dist San Joaquin under the Department of Defense. Responses are due by August 3, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 28, 2026, providing a six-day window for submission. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, but the sole reference for bid submission and further information is the official DIBBS portal link provided. All proposals must be submitted through the designated digital platform prior to the deadline to be considered valid.