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 proposals for Welding Electrodes (Product Service Code 3439) designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. This procurement requires strict adherence to quality assurance, traceability, and certification standards for critical shipboard systems. Proposals are due February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
Provide ELECTRODES, WELDING, MINERAL COVERED, IRON-POWDER, LOW-HYDROGEN MEDIUM, HIGH TENSILE AND HIGHER STRENGTH LOW ALLOY STEELS as specified in T9074-BC-GIB-010/0200 and Appendix C. Key requirements include:
- Supply in 10-pound containers.
- Compliance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662).
- Mandatory certifications for quality conformance/compliance inspection, with specific testing for Electrode, Welding.
- Strict material traceability from manufacturing to final component, including unique traceability numbers on unit containers.
- Submission of certification data to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF prior to each shipment.
- Only items from a Qualified Product List (QPL) will be considered.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: February 12, 2026
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract award, with certification data due 20 days prior to delivery. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
- Variation in Quantity: A variation of -5% of the total contract quantity is allowed.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Award will be based on compliance with all technical and quality requirements, including the use of QPL items.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Data Item A001 (inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mech. All waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval, submitted via the ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/). Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited.