LEVEL 1 Steel Plate
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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 has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (SPMYM326Q4053) for LEVEL 1 Steel Plate. This requirement is for the procurement of specific HY-80 steel plates for critical shipboard systems, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material." This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by June 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of LEVEL 1 Steel Plate, specifically:
- Item 0001: Two (2) plates of STEEL ALLOY GRADE: HY-80, TYPE II, with dimensions of 1.50" THK X 60.0" WD X 120.0" LNG, in accordance with Attachment 1 - TDP LLDAX1038 VER001.
- Item 0003: One (1) plate of STEEL ALLOY GRADE: HY-80, TYPE II, with dimensions of 1.00" THK X 60.0" WD X 120.0" LNG, in accordance with Attachment 2 - TDP LLDAX1036 VER001.
Both Technical Data Packages (TDPs) detail stringent manufacturing, design, testing, and certification requirements, including chemical analysis, mechanical testing, ultrasonic inspection, and impact testing. The material is critical for shipboard systems and requires special control procedures.
Data Requirements & Marking
Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) in Exhibit A and Exhibit B outline mandatory data items (A001-A011) such as Inspection and Test Plans, Certifications for Special Emphasis Material, and various Test Certifications (e.g., UT, FAT, Process Control, Qualification, Chemical, Tension, Impact tests). Marking of shipments must comply with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM-D-3951, with "LEVEL I" marked in red on containers.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Implied Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 180 Calendar Days from the lead time event to delivery.
- FOB: Destination.
- Place of Performance: Kittery, ME 03904.
- Inspection & Acceptance: At source, with an estimated 180-day inspection period. Acceptance locations are Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and DCMA in Philadelphia, PA. Submission of required data items to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance is mandatory prior to shipment.
- Invoicing & Payment: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with Net 30 payment terms after inspection and acceptance.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: June 24, 2026, at 12:00 AM (local time).
- Evaluation: Past performance will be evaluated using the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
- Contact: Gary Chandler, gary.d.chandler.civ@us.navy.mil, or DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.
Eligibility
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS Code is 332313 with a Size Standard of 750 employees.