FiberStar Welding Station and on-site Intro to laser welding
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for a FiberStar 8900 Series 600W CNC Industrial Welding Station package and accompanying on-site laser welding training. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is being solicited as a brand name requirement, though offers for equal items will be considered. Quotes and capabilities statements are due by April 21, 2026, 9:00 am EST.
Opportunity Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ No. N0016726Q1072). A non-competitive procurement justification (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 8.405-6) has been issued, indicating that only one source is reasonably available due to specific technical and logistical requirements. These include a critical power limitation (max 600W), a restrictive physical footprint (52" W x 45" D x 68" H), U.S. manufacturing origin, and COTS product status. Despite the brand-name designation, interested small businesses capable of providing an equal item are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- FiberStar 8900 Series 600W CNC Industrial Welding Station package, with detailed specifications such as:
- Open Workspace Design (Class 4)
- MotionFX G Code Firmware
- Manual & Programmable X-Y-Z Motor Axis
- Auto Lift Worktable (500 lbs. capacity)
- 600 Watt / 6.0kW Peak Power
- LaserStar EVS5 Viewing System (15x magnification, HDMI/USB 2 MP Camera, 11.6" Screen)
- Welding and Gas Components (Tilting Head, Heavy Duty Rotation Module, Shielding Gas Flow Regulator)
- Laser Safety Glasses, shipping containers, and current equipment firmware.
- On-site customer training (minimum 2 days for up to 2 students) covering System Operation, MotionFX Software, Parameter Settings, Maintenance, Safety, and Troubleshooting, to be completed within 30 days of equipment delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333992 (Electric Arc Welding Equipment) with a 1,250 Employee size standard.
- Delivery Date: August 14, 2025.
- Delivery Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817.
- Quote/Capabilities Statement Due: April 21, 2026, 9:00 am EST.
- Published Date: April 14, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Email quote packages to lametria.r.smith.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Required Information: Official Company Name, Point of Contact (name/phone), Manufacturer's specifications, Delivery lead time, and CAGE code. All responses must include FOB destination, and freight/shipping charges must be incorporated into line items.
- Evaluation Factors (in order of importance):
- Technical: Quotes must reflect required specifications.
- Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs.
- Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors, without discussions. Late quotes will not be considered.