ELECTRODE,WELDING
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for Welding Electrodes (Product Service Code 3439). This opportunity is for the procurement of Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) critical for shipboard systems. The requirement includes strict quality assurance, traceability, and certification standards, with Government Quality Assurance at source reinstated. Offers are due by February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the supply of ELECTRODE, WELDING materials, including filler materials, bare welding electrodes, and fluxes for low-alloy steel applications, compliant with T9074-BC-GIB-010/0200 and Appendix B. Key specifications include:
- MIL-120S-1 electrodes, 1/16 inch size, 25 lb spool weight.
- Maximum chromium content of 0.05% and yield strength between 100-125ksi.
- Use of welding electrode strip heaters for preheat/interpass temperatures during testing.
- Mercury-free materials.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
This is a "DO" rated order under DPAS. The contract reinstates Government Quality Assurance at source (DCMA NSEO QA Government Source Inspection). Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability and Certification are paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique identifiers and comprehensive material certification reports.
- Final Inspection includes 100% verification of traceability markings and certification test reports.
- Certifications are required for Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection of Welding Rods per T9074-BC-GIB-010/0200.
- Specific CDRLs (DI-QCIC-81110, DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678) are applicable, with modifications for weld material certification and WAWF submission.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (previous Small Business Set-Aside dissolved by amendment)
- Offer Due Date: February 12, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
- Payment Terms: Prompt Payment, Constructive Acceptance changed to 45 days.
- Quantity: Variation in Quantity (VIQ) 0+/5- applies.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. For inquiries, contact Amanda Bailey at amanda.l.bailey50.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-3354.