ELECTRODE,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 / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH is soliciting for Welding Electrodes (Product Service Code 3439) designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This is an amendment to the original solicitation, adding clauses and approving an alternate holding fixture. Responses are due by January 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for MIL-7018-M, Class 1, 1/8 inch Welding Electrodes to be supplied in 10-pound containers. The material must meet specifications MIL-E-22200 and MIL-DTL-22200/1. Due to its critical nature, strict quality control, traceability, and certification requirements apply, including ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208 compliant quality systems. A variation in quantity of -5% is allowed. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Amendment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: January 22, 2026
- Amendment Published: January 28, 2026
- Delivery: 365 days from contract award, with certification data 20 days prior to delivery.
Key Requirements
- Qualified Product List (QPL): Only items on the QPL are acceptable.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration).
- Certifications: Extensive certifications are required for material, testing, and compliance, with full traceability. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Holding Fixture Waiver: An alternate holding fixture for mechanical property test plates is acceptable, as documented in the 'Holding Fixture Waiver' attachment.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. The amendment adds several FAR/DFARS clauses. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.