WHS Bronze
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Pacific Northwest Region, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of various bronze materials, including bars, rods, plates, and bearing stock. This requirement supports operations at Grand Coulee, Washington. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quote (RFQ) set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Quotes are due by February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide various sizes and quantities of bronze materials meeting specific technical standards, including:
- Alloys: C92300, C93200, C64200 (solid hex bar), C95400 (plate), and C86300.
- Bearing Stock: SAE 660, QQC 390 Type III, Alloy No. UNC 93200, and ASTM B-505.
- Bronze Round Rod: ASTM B-505, Copper alloy no. 932.
- Delivery: All items must be delivered FOB Destination to Grand Coulee, WA, within 30 days of contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS Code: 331491 (Nonferrous Metal Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding)
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM MS
- Published: February 3, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors must provide a manufacturer's specification sheet for every item quoted to demonstrate compliance with the minimum requirements. Additionally, bidders must complete the 'C05.01 Price Schedule' in full; the government will not consider quotes for partial awards.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the closing of the solicitation. Invoicing and payments will be handled electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).