DTA PIF Raw Materials (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous)
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) intends to award Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for ferrous and non-ferrous raw materials (e.g., steel, aluminum, copper, brass). These materials will support the Detroit Arsenal Prototype Integration Facility (DTA-PIF) in Warren, Michigan. BPAs will be awarded to all responsible vendors who meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the solicitation. Responses are due by June 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of various raw materials, including:
- Ferrous materials: 1008-1020 Sheet/strip, A36 plate, High Strength Low Alloy sheet/plate, 300 series stainless, 17-4 PH Stainless, and 400 series stainless.
- Non-ferrous materials: 5000 series Aluminum (e.g., 5052, 5086), 6000 series Aluminum (e.g., 6061, 6063), Copper, and Brass.
- Key Requirements: Materials must not be produced by China or Russia. Offerors must be able to deliver materials to the DTA-PIF within five days after purchase, furnish all applicable chemistry, treatment, and physical test results with lot traceability, and accept credit card payments.
- Minimum Requirement: Supply sheet and plate material in A36, low carbon steel, 300 series stainless, 5000 series aluminum, and 6000 series aluminum.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
- Validity: BPAs will be valid for up to five years.
- Set-Aside: This opportunity is not set aside for small business concerns.
- Award Basis: BPAs will be awarded to all responsible vendors meeting minimum qualifications. The Government intends to order raw materials based on availability and price at the time of purchase.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: June 9, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit an abbreviated stock list (thickness, shape, grade), a completed solicitation with fill-ins, business size status, NAICS code, and affirmations regarding delivery, testing, payment, and material origin.
- Evaluation Factor: Price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be certified in at least one of the listed NAICS codes prior to award and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ); no separate written solicitation will be issued. Applicable NAICS Codes include 331110, 331221, 331210, 331315, 331318, 331410, 331420, 331491, and 331492. The primary contact is Teresa Grindlay (teresa.e.grindlay.civ@army.mil).