ALUMINUM AND COPPER BAR
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army is seeking aluminum and copper bar products through a total small business set-aside. This falls under the broader category of nonferrous metal mill shape manufacturing and supply, a common recurring need across military installations and defense industrial operations.
NAICS 331420 covers copper rolling, drawing, extruding, and aluminum rolling and drawing establishments. The products typically include bars, rods, shapes, and related mill forms used in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and repair applications. Aluminum and copper bar stock serve critical functions in electrical systems, structural components, machinery parts, and various equipment applications throughout Department of Defense operations.
The specific quantities, technical specifications, delivery requirements, and intended end use are not available in the notice metadata—see the solicitation for these details.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command, 419th Contracting Support Brigade, MICC-Fort Drum (W6QM) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W911S227U0097 |
| NAICS | 331420 (Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Aluminum Rolling and Drawing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small business concerns under the total small business set-aside program. To qualify, your business must:
- Be certified as small under NAICS 331420 size standards (500 employees for this code)
- Be registered and active in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission
- Have all required certifications current, including any applicable representations and certifications in your SAM profile
No other socioeconomic set-aside (such as HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB) applies based on the available metadata. If you believe you qualify under additional preference programs, verify whether any subcontracting goals or other requirements appear in the full solicitation.
Awards under combined synopsis/solicitation notices frequently result in single fixed-price delivery orders or blanket purchase agreements, though the exact instrument type is not specified—see the solicitation.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the material specifications. Aluminum and copper bar products are governed by rigorous military, commercial, and ASTM standards. Determine whether the government requires specific alloys (6061-T6, 110 copper, etc.), tempers, dimensional tolerances, or testing certifications. Material test reports and certificates of conformance are typically mandatory.
Confirm supply chain and mill sources. Traceability matters in defense supply. Identify whether domestic sourcing requirements apply under the Berry Amendment or Buy American Act provisions, which commonly affect metal products for DoD. Map your mill relationships and document country of origin for raw materials.
Evaluate packaging and preservation requirements. Military packaging specifications (MIL-STD-2073, ASTM D3951, or commercial equivalent) often apply to metal products to prevent corrosion and damage during transport and storage.
Assess delivery logistics. With no place of performance specified in the metadata, the solicitation should clarify whether deliveries go to Fort Drum, New York, other Army depots, or multiple locations. Factor freight costs, lead times, and potential small parcel versus freight shipment requirements into pricing.
Review past performance weighting. If this synopsis references a standing requirement, past delivery performance on similar metal supply contracts may influence evaluation. Prepare relevant examples of on-time, defect-free deliveries of comparable products.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation for W911S227U0097 at SAM.gov immediately to review specifications, quantities, evaluation criteria, and terms
- Note the firm deadline of November 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible
- Verify your SAM registration remains active and your small business profile accurately reflects NAICS 331420
- Submit questions through the designated contact in the solicitation if any requirements are unclear
View the official notice on SAM.gov →