# DLA Awards $995 Million Metallus Steel Contract

In September 2026, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) awarded Metallus a five-year, firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract with a ceiling of **$995 million** for U.S.-made High Fragmentation 1 (HF-1) steel used in 155 mm artillery shell bodies. DLA placed an initial delivery order of approximately **$125 million** on September 29, 2026, and the contract runs through September 24, 2031. The ceiling is not a commitment to purchase the full amount: future buys depend on DLA orders. The award was noncompetitive, so it is not an open bidding opportunity.

- The contract supports domestic capacity for artillery and mortar projectile production. Suppliers in the defense metals and munitions supply chains can use it as an indicator of sustained demand for specialty steel and related manufacturing capacity.
- Production involves U.S.-made steel, lot testing, traceability, and delivery requirements of up to 24 months. Companies seeking downstream or supporting work should assess whether their production and quality capabilities can support these requirements.
- Because Metallus received the award without competition, the direct contract is not an opportunity for new bidders; the actionable market signal is potential demand for complementary supply-chain capacity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- United States Army (Army)

### Vendors
- Metallus (Awardee and HF-1 steel supplier)

### Key Quotes
> Our momentum within the defense market reflects Metallus’ proven ability to produce specialty steel products that meet the rigorous performance, quality and traceability requirements.
> — Mike Williams, CEO of Metallus

### Sources
- [Metallus Secures $995 Million DLA Steel Contract for Defense - Overt Defense](https://www.overtdefense.com/2026/10/05/metallus-secures-995-million-dla-steel-contract-for-defense) - Overt Defense -
- [Pentagon awards specialty metals manufacturer Metallus a contract worth up to $995 million to supply steel for defense applications
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