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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting for ELECTRODE,WELDING to be used in crucial shipboard systems. This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to the high probability of failure if incorrect or defective. Responses are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires welding electrodes that meet stringent specifications for low-alloy steel applications. Key requirements include adherence to T9074-BC-GIB-010/0200 and Appendix C, specifically for MIL-10718-M type electrodes (1/8" size, 14" length). The material must be mercury-free and supplied in 10-pound containers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: March 18, 2026, 9:00 AM Z
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery; final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified/modified herein) with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate is MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
- Certifications: Required for Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection per T9074-BC-GIB-010/200. A Certificate of Compliance (SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL) is mandatory, detailing traceability, contract number, and NSN.
- Traceability: Maintained from material to certification test report via unique traceability numbers. For consumable material, traceability is via labels on unit containers.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Final inspection includes 100% inspection of welding electrodes/inserts for traceability marking and 100% inspection of certification test reports for completeness and legibility.
- WAWF: Payment instructions specify Stand-Alone Receiving Report - Certifications Combo-Receiving Report & Invoice - Material.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation process. This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
Additional Notes
All certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via WAWF prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.