Supplier of Round Steel Bars (UNS K23080)

The contract calls for the supply of round steel bars with a diameter of 3.000 inches and lengths between 10 and 12 feet, manufactured from alloy UNS K23080 to meet the stringent specifications of SAE AMS6427P and applicable military standards. The material must comply with exacting metallurgical and mechanical requirements to ensure performance in defense-related applications, with quality control and testing protocols aligned to federal military specifications. The bars are intended for use by the Department of Defense through its New Cumberland facility, with deliveries to be made to a designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under the NAICS code 331210 for forged steel product manufacturing. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the Defense Logistics Agency, with a posting date of July 22, 2026, and a mandatory response deadline of August 3, 2026. The procurement is managed under the DIBBS system and requires suppliers to submit proposals that demonstrate capability to consistently produce material meeting the alloy, dimensional, and certification requirements. There is no formal set-aside designation, meaning the contract is open to all qualified vendors, and the performance location is strictly defined to ensure logistical and operational alignment with Defense Department supply chains. All submissions must adhere to the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation referenced by the DIBBS identifier SPE8E426T1913.