Steel Plates and Beams
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Army, W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR, is soliciting quotes for Steel Plates and Beams for its Geotechnical and Structures Lab (GSL) in Vicksburg, MS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 331210. The requirement is for various steel members, with specific material grades, dimensions, and cutting tolerances. Quotes are due January 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a vendor to supply multiple steel plates and beams. Key requirements include:
- Task 1: A572 Grade 50 steel plates and A36 steel angles in specified quantities and lengths.
- Task 2: Steel plates (19'x8'x0.25" and 19'x3'x0.25") with preferred materials including American Bureau of Shipping AH36, EH36, DH36, or A588 Grade A.
- Task 3: Various steel plates and W12x22 steel beams, with acceptable materials being ASTM A992/A572 Grade 50.
- Cutting Requirements: All parts must be fully cut (no ripping), with strict tolerances of +/- 0.125" for straightness, squareness, and flatness.
- Material Clarification: Stainless steel is not acceptable. AH36 steel is required where specified, and A36 is not an acceptable substitute for AH36.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items, simplified acquisition.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 331210 (Iron And Steel Pipe And Tube Manufacturing From Purchased Steel), size standard 1000 employees.
- Quote Due: January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Delivery: All items must be delivered no later than 30 days after award, FOB DESTINATION, to the Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. Material from qualifying countries is acceptable only if this 30-day delivery timeline can be met.
- Published: January 22, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Offers must be signed, dated, and emailed to david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil and tam.m.coronel@usace.army.mil. Submissions must include the solicitation number, a technical description, unit/extended pricing, and CAGE code/DUNS.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM at the time of offer submission and throughout contract performance.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Capable quote. Technical capability requires documented ability to meet all specified requirements, including items and delivery schedule. The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial offers should be the best terms.
- Questions: Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via email to the contacts listed, at least 2 days prior to the closing date. Oral communications are not accepted.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). Various FAR and DFARS clauses apply, which can be accessed at acquisition.gov.