STEEL BAR

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Background This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army for the procurement of steel bars as part of their ongoing efforts to support military operations. The contract aims to acquire high-quality steel bars that meet specific technical requirements, ensuring they are suitable for military applications. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses, promoting participation from smaller contractors in the defense sector. Work Details The contract involves the delivery of steel bars with the following specifications: - **Type**: CRS, BRO - **Diameter**: 1.640" +/- .002 - **Length**: 56 inches +/- .125/- .000-inch increments - **Material Type**: Type 403 or 410, Condition 'H' - **Heat Treatment**: Heat treated to RC 31-37 - **Surface Finish**: Outside diameter must be turned or ground to remove mill scale and ensure a straightness requirement of .010 per 56 inches and a finish of 32. - **Standards Compliance**: Must comply with ASTM A276 and cleanliness requirements established in AMS 2303. - **Documentation Required**: Each shipment must include a Certificate of Conformance and Certified Test Reports (10 copies). Material with multiple heat/lot numbers must be clearly identified and separately palletized. Non-compliance with these specifications will result in rejection of the material. Preferred delivery timeline is between 4 to 12 weeks, with a requirement for acceptance within 30 days post-delivery. Offers must be submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis; other terms will be deemed non-responsive. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance Delivery is required at designated U.S. Army facilities as specified in the solicitation. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be small businesses and comply with domestic sourcing requirements. Only new equipment will be accepted; used or remanufactured products are not allowed. Bidders must provide proof of authorized distributor status or manufacturer certifications if applicable.