Supply of 1/2" 6061-T651 Aluminum Plate

The contract calls for the supply of ten units of 1 foot by 4 foot by one-half inch thick 6061-T651 aluminum plate or a domestically produced equivalent, meeting the same material specifications. The material must comply with the 6061-T651 temper designation, ensuring the required mechanical properties and treatment standards are met, and the supplier is expected to provide product that is either sourced from the original specification or an accepted domestic alternative that satisfies all technical requirements. The work is to be performed in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with a zip code of 37830, and the contract is issued under the Department of Energy through its contractor, ORNL UT-Battelle LLC. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. This is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 331312, which pertains to aluminum rolling, extruding, and drawing. There is no set-aside designation specified, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. The contracting entity is part of the Department of Energy's infrastructure and the place of performance is specifically located in Oak Ridge, suggesting the material is intended for use in federal research, development, or operational activities under the DOE's purview.