Metal Plate
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) Troop Support is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential manufacturers for Metal Plate (NSN: 9515-00-554-0933). This is for market research purposes only and is not a Request For Proposal, Request For Quote, or Invitation For Bid. The agency is developing a solicitation for 63 plates. Responses are due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required item is a PLATE, METAL, specifically STEEL, ALLOY, HIGH YIELD STRENGTH, UNS J42015 GRADE HY80 TYPE I. It must be quenched and tempered, descaled overall, with dimensions of 0.500 inches thick, 60 inches wide, and 240 inches long. A single coat of primer is required in accordance with K.3.1.3 requirements of TT-P-645. The item must conform to BASIC DRAWING NR 53711 T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300 REVISION NR 2 DTD 12/18/2012, REFERENCE NON GOVT STD SAE AMS2807C REVISION NR C DTD 05/01/2024, and REFERENCE QAP 13873 CDRL-METALSCERT-19071 DTD 03/12/2019.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET
- Published: April 8, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research only. The Government is not obligated to purchase any material as a result of this inquiry and will not pay for information submitted. Responses will help identify possible sources for a future solicitation.
Additional Notes
Only suppliers listed on the Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) are eligible for an award pursuant to any future solicitation. Drawings are not available at this time but will be issued with a solicitation. Interested contractors should contact Cindy Linsalata at cindy.linsalata@dla.mil.