LEVEL 1 Round Bar
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Portsmouth, a sub-tier of the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for LEVEL 1 Round Bar. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a critical material used in shipboard systems, designated as Special Emphasis material. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Responses are due by June 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks the procurement of LEVEL 1 Round Bar, a critical component for shipboard systems. The material must adhere to stringent technical specifications outlined in Attachment 1 - TDP PNTDP0097 VER 002 SPMYM326Q4054. This includes detailed requirements for manufacturing, material properties, testing procedures (e.g., Brinell hardness, NDT, ultrasonic inspection), and comprehensive quality assurance measures. Strict traceability from raw material to certification reports is mandated, along with specific marking procedures. The material must be free of mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- LEVEL 1 Round Bar: Procurement of material conforming to Technical Data Package (TDP) PNTDP0097 VER 002.
- Data Requirements: Submission of various data items as detailed in Exhibit A - SPMYM326Q4054.pdf (CDRL). These include inspection and test plans, certification data for special emphasis material, test procedures approvals, and test certifications.
- Traceability & Certification: Mandated traceability and signed certifications for all materials and processes.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to contractor quality systems and government source inspection requirements.
- Marking: Shipments must comply with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM-D-3951, with specific markings for LEVEL 1 material on exterior containers.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for both the round bar and data requirements.
- Delivery Schedule: 180 Calendar Days from the date of award.
- FOB Destination: Requested.
- Place of Performance: Kittery, ME 03904, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Invoicing & Payment: Instructions provided, including the use of Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Payment terms are Net 30 AFTER material inspection and acceptance.
- Data Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment, with each data item under a separate shipment number.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Gary Chandler (gary.d.chandler.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary: DLA-KME EMAIL BOX (DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL)