Supply of Certified Alloy Steel and Forged Blanks

The contract calls for the supply of certified alloy steel and forged blanks that are fully traceable to their original melt, ensuring strict compliance with military-grade material specifications. All materials must be accompanied by comprehensive documentation verifying chemical composition, mechanical properties, and production history to meet rigorous defense industry standards. The requirement emphasizes traceability and certification, reflecting the critical nature of the components for applications in combat vehicles and armament systems where material integrity is non-negotiable. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The North American Industry Classification System code 423510 indicates the procurement is for metal and metal ore merchant wholesalers, but the nature of the deliverables aligns with specialized manufacturing and materials supply rather than general wholesale distribution. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with responses due by August 19, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Defense through LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament. The contract is structured as a subcontract and is accessible via the DIBBS platform for qualified small businesses to respond.