Bar Round Alloy for the 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, Watervliet Arsenal, has issued a Solicitation (W911PT26QA034) for the procurement of Bar Round 6061 T6511 Aluminum Alloy. This requirement is for various quantities of 13.25-inch outside diameter aluminum bar rounds with specific dimensions and material certifications. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires the supply of:
- 44 Each, 20 Each, and 15 Each of BAR ROUND 6061 T6511 ALUMINUM ALLOY.
- Material Specifications: Per ASTM B221, ASTM B241/B241M, or 6061 T6 per SAE AMS4150 or ASTM B210.
- Dimensions: 13.25 inch +/- .15 inch OD, 8.250 inch - .150 inch ID x 7.75 inch + .125 inch Length.
- Key Requirements: Material certification is mandatory. Contractors must mark specific Heat numbers on each article if the material lot contains multiple Heat numbers. Wrought steels must conform to a standard AISI grade; merchant quality, leaded, resulfurized, or rephosphorized materials are not acceptable.
- Deliverable: A Certified Test Report (CTR) (CDRL A001, DI-MISC-80678) is required with each shipment, detailing chemical and mechanical test results per drawing/specification.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 332999 (Size Standard 750 employees)
- Issue Date: April 2, 2026
- Offer Due Date: April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM local time
- Delivery: Within 90 calendar days from the date of award, FOB Destination.
- Place of Performance: Watervliet, NY 12189
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to Coby.R.Brickner.Civ@army.mil.
- Quote Requirements: Quotes must be complete to be considered responsive.
- 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.
- Considerations: The government may conduct a preaward survey and request financial, technical, production, or managerial background information. Past performance for quality and delivery may be a major consideration for future awards.
Additional Notes
Offerors should carefully review the delivery schedule and ensure compliance. Applicable FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference. The "Watervliet Arsenal Information for Contractors" document is available at http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf.