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W6x25 II BEAM 20 FT LONG, W10x19 I BEAM 25 FT LONG

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Tue, 27 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Army is seeking structural steel I-beams through a small business set-aside. The requirement covers two specific products: W6x25 I-beams measuring 20 feet in length and W10x19 I-beams measuring 25 feet in length. These are standard wide-flange structural steel shapes used in construction and infrastructure projects.

NAICS code 331210 classifies this as Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel, though in practice this procurement represents a common federal purchasing pattern where the government acquires finished structural steel products for installation or fabrication work. I-beams of these specifications are typically used in building frameworks, equipment supports, bridge components, and other load-bearing applications common to military installation construction and maintenance.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for small businesses that are manufacturer-verified or otherwise eligible under NAICS 331210 size standards. To qualify, your firm must appear as "small" under SBA size standards for this NAICS code—generally defined by employee count (500 employees for this manufacturing code) or, in some cases, by average annual receipts depending on specific classification details.

Eligible bidders should ensure their SAM.gov profile is active and reflects current small business certifications. If you are a non-manufacturer, you may need to comply with the SBA's non-manufacturer rule, which requires supply of a domestic small business manufacturer's product or qualification under an exception. Firms in related steel fabrication or metalworking trades with established supply chains for structural steel should evaluate whether they can meet delivery and certification requirements; see the solicitation for specific source certification rules.

How to put together a competitive bid

Structural steel solicitations at this scale typically emphasize unit pricing, delivery timelines, and material certifications. To compete effectively:

• Verify product specifications precisely: The W6x25 and W10x19 designations follow American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) nomenclature—confirm your supplier provides shapes meeting ASTM A992 or other specified grade standards. Mill certificates and material test reports are typically mandatory.

• Price strategically on freight: With 20-foot and 25-foot lengths, transportation logistics significantly affect total cost. Obtain accurate freight quotes to Fort Drum, New York, or as directed. Long steel shapes require specialized flatbed transport; verify your carrier can handle these dimensions without cutting or splicing.

• Assess bonding and payment terms: Combined synopsis/solicitation notices often proceed quickly to award. Ensure you can accept the contract's payment terms and any required performance commitments.

• Confirm small business representatations: Total set-aside means the contracting officer will verify size status; maintain clean documentation of your firm's eligibility.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W911S227U0055. The notice was posted October 20, 2026, with responses due October 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM Central Time—a narrow seven-day window. Verify place of delivery, inspection requirements, and exact quantities in the solicitation document, as these critical details were not present in the synopsis metadata.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →