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Supply of Raw Materials and Specialty Metals

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Response Deadline08/03/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks the supply of certified aluminum and steel alloys that meet MIL-SPEC standards for use in defense manufacturing applications, requiring full mill certifications and complete material traceability to ensure compliance with stringent military quality and safety requirements. All materials must be sourced, processed, and documented to exact technical specifications, with documentation verifying origin, composition, heat treatment, and testing results throughout the supply chain. The solicitation is issued under the NAICS code 423510 for Metal and Metal Ore Merchant Wholesalers and is categorized as a subcontract with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. Performance is mandated to occur at the facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with the Department of Defense through LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament as the responsible agency. The contract emphasizes reliability, auditable records, and the ability to support mission-critical defense systems, making adherence to specifications and traceability non-negotiable elements for vendor qualification and award.

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Supply certified aluminum and steel alloys to MIL-SPEC standards with full traceability for defense use in New Cumberland, PA.

Agency

Department Of Defense → LSO COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMAMENTView Agency

NAICS

423510 - Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, US

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PostedJul 23

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Response DeadlineAug 3

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → LSO COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMAMENT

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Supply of certified aluminum and steel alloys meeting MIL-SPEC standards with full mill certifications and traceability for defense manufacturing.

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