Phosphor Bronze 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 Department of the Army, specifically ACC-RI, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Phosphor Bronze Bar (round, C51000 H04, HARD, 3.500" diameter, ASTM B139) for the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition, with the intent to award one Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Offers are due by June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for 43 feet of Phosphor Bronze Bar, with a minimum length of 5.12" and a maximum length of 24'. The manufacturer's part number is 00X896323. Delivery is FOB Destination to RIA-JMTC. Specific delivery requirements include:
- Delivery on a flatbed truck.
- Secure banding to a pallet/skid.
- Loads with multiple heat numbers must be palletized and separated by heat number.
- Proper labeling with easy-to-read tags.
- Inclusion of proper certificates of conformance and certified test results.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 332996 (Size Standard: 550 employees).
- Offer Due Date: June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.
- Delivery Date: May 25, 2027.
- Quote Validity: 60 calendar days from submission date.
- Warranty: One-year warranty period begins upon delivery and acceptance.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest price, responsive, and responsible contractor. Evaluation will be conducted without discussions, except for clarifications, in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items).
Additional Notes
- Invoicing: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with payment by Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).
- Points of Contact:
- Contract Specialist: Brandy Huesmann (brandy.m.huesmann.civ@army.mil)
- Contract Officer: Kelly Hendricks (Kelly.d.hendricks5.civ@army.mil)
- Visitor Access: Pre-registration is required at least three business days prior to a visit.
- Receiving Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM CST (excluding Federal Holidays).