LEVEL 1 Round Bar

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Portsmouth is procuring Level 1 Round Bar for critical shipboard systems at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This requirement, solicitation number SPMYM326Q4054, is a 100% Small Business set-aside. The procurement covers 18-inch diameter round bar material that must adhere to Special Emphasis (Level I) standards, including vacuum degassing and specific heat treatments. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a response deadline of June 25, 2026. Performance takes place in Kittery, Maine, under a DO-A3 DPAS rating. Technical data packages specify that the material is for naval safety applications, requiring strict quality assurance, nondestructive testing, and full material traceability. The solicitation includes the SF-1449, a Technical Data Package (TDP), and a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) identified as Exhibit A. These documents establish the technical and quality framework, including mandatory Government Source Inspection (GSI) and the submission of ten data items covering chemical, mechanical, and non-destructive testing. The procurement package includes the SF-1449 solicitation, a Technical Data Package (TDP), and a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). These documents define the requirements for material traceability, non-destructive testing, and quality assurance. The TDP mandates compliance with MIL-S-23284 and MIL-STD-1684, requiring 'zero defect' sampling and Government Source Inspection (GSI). DLA Maritime - Portsmouth is procuring Level 1 Round Bar, a Special Emphasis material for critical shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious injury or loss of life. The scope includes 72 inches of forged round bar and ten data deliverables, including quality certifications and test reports.