34--ROD,WELDING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is issuing a Presolicitation for Welding Rod (NSN 1H-3439-012199846-L1). This requirement is for 25 SL of welding rod, with delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard L1SS, Kittery, ME 03904. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government possesses full rights to the technical data package, which is complete and free of restrictions.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for NSN 1H-3439-012199846-L1, TDP VER 002, QTY 25 SL of welding rod. This is a Level 1 item to be acquired from approved sources only. The Government confirms it has full rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete without technical, engineering, tooling, or manufacturing restrictions. A/RMCs 1 or 2 are valid, implying potential for full and open competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Solicitation Response Date: April 9, 2026
- Commercial Item Interest Response: Within 15 days of March 11, 2026 (approx. March 26, 2026)
Evaluation & Requirements
Contracts will be awarded to offerors whose inspection system conforms to MIL-I-45208A or equivalent, as certified by a joint DCMA/NAVSUP WSS survey team. Information regarding MIL-I-45208A can be obtained from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Code N97122. All firms must include their CAGE Code on solicitation requests.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. While market research indicates the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for the solicitation, interested parties may still identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice. The specific set-aside clause will be detailed in the solicitation.