Level 1 Metal Rod

The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Maritime - Portsmouth, has issued solicitation SPMYM326Q5049 for Level 1 metal rods to be delivered to Kittery, Maine. This combined synopsis/solicitation is categorized under NAICS 331491, Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding, and PSC 9530, BARS AND RODS, NONFERROUS BASE METAL. The procurement is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requires these materials in accordance with technical specifications detailed across three attachments, including Exhibit A.pdf, PN-TDP-0163.pdf, and a draft solicitation.

Qualified sources must provide the country of origin for each line item and, if the vendor is not the actual manufacturer, disclose the manufacturer’s name, location, and business size. To be considered for award, both the prime vendor and the manufacturer must possess an ISO 9001 certificate and a quality assurance manual dated within the last three years. Furthermore, both parties must have completed a site visit. Submissions must include completed provisions for 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7019.

Quotes are due by June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST and must be submitted via email to Robert Dowdle and the DLA Portsmouth quotations office. Submissions must include pricing, FOB point, Cage Code, point of contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, and business size. Vendors are required to indicate a payment preference for either the Government Commercial Purchase Card or Wide Area Workflow, as the government’s standard payment terms are Net 30 days after material acceptance. Each response must clearly demonstrate the capability of the quoter to meet all specified requirements.