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 ELECTRODE, WELDING materials. This procurement is for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and certification. Proposals are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of welding electrodes (MIL-E-19933, Class 3a, Type MIL-316, Size 1/16, 25 lb coils) for crucial shipboard systems. The material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, necessitating special control procedures to prevent the use of incorrect or defective material that could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Key Requirements
- Material Specification: MIL-E-19933, with specific class, type, size, and coil weight requirements.
- Quality Systems: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative.
- Certification & Traceability: Extensive certification is required for all tests performed under Quality Conformance. Material traceability must be maintained from the material to the certification test report and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), with specific marking requirements for unit containers and electrodes.
- Qualified Product List (QPL): This item is on a QPL; only pre-tested and approved items are acceptable.
- Waivers/Deviations: Strict procedures for review and approval by the Contracting Officer for any waivers or deviations (Critical, Major, or Minor).
- Mercury Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to delivery, with final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified for the prime contract; Small Business Subcontracting Plan applies for large businesses.
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 18, 2026
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.
Additional Notes
- WAWF: Wide Area Work Flow is used for payment and submission of certification data to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- ECDS: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.
- Warranty: One year from the date of delivery.