Capabilities · In-house materials procurement
In-house procurement for tighter federal schedules.
SIS began as an industrial supplier. Our own procurement desk still sources long-lead materials for every project we build.
What we do
Many contractors wait on distributors for long-lead items. SIS buys directly through relationships built since 2002 with manufacturers of valves, fittings, hose, process piping and instrumentation.
That supply history includes federal supply contracts for Army TACOM, Rock Island Arsenal, Navy NUWC, the Air Force and USACE, and about 80,000 tons of riprap for the Rock Island District.
Services
- Direct sourcing of valves, fittings and hose
- Process piping and instrumentation
- Aggregate and riprap
- Buy American and BAA documentation
- Submittal and material approval packages
- Expediting long-lead equipment
Past performance
Related projects
Schedule
Why procurement matters on federal construction
Equipment and material lead times now drive many federal schedules. A pump, switchgear lineup or specialty valve with a long lead time can set the completion date before the first shovel goes in the ground. Contractors who identify long-lead items early, get submittals approved quickly and order immediately finish on time; the ones who wait do not.
Federal projects also require compliance documentation, such as Buy American Act certifications, and approved submittals before installation. Doing that paperwork in the same office that places the order removes a common source of delay.
Scope
What our procurement desk handles
SIS's procurement experience dates to 2002 and includes direct federal supply contracts for Army TACOM, Rock Island Arsenal, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, the Air Force and USACE.
- Long-lead equipment identification at bid
- Submittal packages with manufacturer data
- Buy American and BAA documentation
- Valves, fittings, hose and process piping
- Instrumentation and controls components
- Aggregate and riprap
- Expediting and delivery coordination
- Material storage and protection plans
See also
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Frequently asked questions
Does SIS sell materials directly to federal agencies?
SIS has held federal supply contracts for hose, fittings, pipe, hardware and riprap. Today our procurement desk primarily supports the projects we build.
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