STEEL BAR
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Mon, 12 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Department of the Army, through the Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Drum, is procuring steel bar under NAICS code 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing). The product classification code 9510 corresponds to bars and rods, iron and steel.
Steel bar is a standard construction and manufacturing material used across military infrastructure, equipment fabrication, and maintenance operations. Fort Drum, located in northern New York, supports the 10th Mountain Division and requires various steel products for ongoing base operations, construction projects, and logistics support. The solicitation does not specify dimensions, grades, quantities, or delivery schedules—see the solicitation for these details.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army, AMC, ACC, Mission Installation Contracting Command, 419th CSB, W6QM MICC-Fort Drum |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W911S226U4568 |
| NAICS | 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns under NAICS 331110 may submit offers. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 331110—typically based on average annual receipts over a specified period. You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status, and your SAM profile should reflect NAICS 331110 and small business designation.
Small businesses owned by veterans, service-disabled veterans, women, or located in HUBZones may receive additional evaluation preferences if the solicitation includes such provisions, though the base requirement is simply small business status. If you are currently not small under this NAICS, you cannot bid as the prime contractor but may pursue subcontracting opportunities with an eligible prime.
How to put together a competitive bid
For steel bar procurement, competition typically centers on unit pricing, material specifications, and delivery reliability. Focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: Verify the exact grade, dimensions, and standards (ASTM, military, or commercial) specified in the solicitation. Steel bar specifications vary significantly—hot-rolled, cold-finished, carbon, alloy—so ambiguous references risk rejection.
Pricing strategy: Steel markets are volatile, with pricing tied to commodity indices. If the solicitation allows, structure your quote to account for market fluctuations, or secure supplier commitments before bidding. Review the delivery schedule and factor in any seasonal or transportation constraints for delivery to Fort Drum's rural location.
Past performance: Highlight experience delivering similar quantities to government or commercial customers, particularly Department of Defense customers with demanding compliance requirements.
Delivery and logistics: Fort Drum's location in Jefferson County, New York, presents winter weather and transportation considerations. Demonstrate reliable freight arrangements and realistic lead times.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation documents on SAM.gov using solicitation number W911S226U4568. The notice was posted October 8, 2026, with offers due October 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time—a very short turnaround of four days. Begin preparing your SAM registration verification, small business documentation, and pricing immediately. Submit questions through the solicitation's designated point of contact if clarification is needed, accounting for limited time before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →