ALLOY STEEL FORGED BAR for Watervliet Arsenal
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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 Department of the Army, specifically Watervliet Arsenal, is soliciting proposals for SAE 4340 Alloy Steel Forged Bars (Product Service Code 9510). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with the government intending to award one Firm Fixed Price purchase order. The required bars must meet stringent material and quality specifications for delivery to Watervliet, NY. Offers are due by May 22, 2026, at 04:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the procurement of 41 Alloy Steel Forged Bars (21 for CLIN 0001, 16 for CLIN 0002, 4 for CLIN 0003) conforming to SAE AMS6409 or SAE AMS6414 standards. Key material specifications include:
- Dimensions: 1.250" O.D. (+.0000"/-.0003") x 48" (-.000/+.125") in 1' increments.
- Condition: Liquid quenched and tempered to 38-42HRC; turned, ground & polished to .005" straightness per foot.
- Processing: Draw temperature not to be below 1000F. Merchant quality, leaded, resulfurized, rephosphorized, or free-machining grades are not acceptable.
- Marking: Specific heat lot numbers must be marked/stamped on each article.
- Documentation: Final draw/tempering temperature & data must be included in the cert package. A Certified Test Report (CTR) is required with each shipment (Data Item No. A001). Test/Inspection Reports (Inspection Records, Production Components) are also required (Data Item No. A002).
- Inspection: Inspection is required prior to acceptance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: 90 Calendar Days from the date of award to delivery for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 331110, with a size standard of 1500 employees.
- Place of Performance: Watervliet, NY.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 22, 2026, at 04:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to evan.j.caulfield.civ@army.mil.
- Required Submission Elements: Offerors must sign the cover page, complete all fill-in sections, and write the proposed price on CLINs 0001-0003.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the offeror submitting the lowest evaluated bid or offer that meets all material requirements and responsibility criteria per FAR 9.104. Discussions are not anticipated.
Additional Notes
Offerors must adhere to delivery schedules, as late or early arrivals may require rescheduling. Past performance regarding quality and delivery will be a significant consideration for future awards. A unique item identifier for delivered items is required per DFARS 252.211-7003. Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).