BAR-ROUND 5 IN; FORGED BAR MACHINED OR GROUND

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is procuring 65 linear feet of 5-inch diameter round corrosion-resistant forged bar under NSN 9510-01-626-8463. This requirement involves machined or ground forged bars made of 316/316L austenitic steel. The solicitation is a small business set-aside using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Technical capability is assessed on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, requiring compliance with military standards for manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance. Key deliverables include technical procedures for non-destructive testing and an Operations Security (OPSEC) plan, both of which require government approval before manufacturing begins. Responses are due by June 12, 2026. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking 65 linear feet of 5-inch diameter round corrosion-resistant forged bar. The material must be 316/316L austenitic steel produced using Electroslag Remelting (ESR) or Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR). This is a small business set-aside under NAICS 331210. Material must be ESR/VAR CRES composition 316/316L steel following MIL-DTL-23195G and IRPOD specifications.