Solicitation for Steel Shot
ID: W912NW26QA013Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK CCAD CONTR OFFCORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78419-5260, USA

NAICS

Abrasive Product Manufacturing (327910)

PSC

IRON AND STEEL PRIMARY AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS (9640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for a firm fixed-price contract to supply steel shot, with a total small business set-aside designation. This procurement aims to establish a three-year contract for the delivery of steel shot, which is crucial for various military applications, including training and operational readiness. Interested vendors should refer to the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) for detailed specifications and requirements. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Harold "Jay" Russell Jr. at harold.w.russell.civ@army.mil or Jennifer Salyers at jennifer.l.salyers2.civ@army.mil, with the place of performance located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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