INSERT,WELDING
Overview
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PSC
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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 offers for Welding Inserts (PSC 3439). This procurement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury or loss. The offer due date is February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of welding inserts, specifically MIL-I-23413, Class 1, Style A, Type MIL-515L, 5/32 Inch X 50 Feet. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its use in crucial shipboard systems. Strict adherence to specifications, including MIL-I-23413 and IC-23413C, Interim Change 6, is required. The quantity required is 100 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Small Business Set-Aside previously dissolved by amendment)
- Offer Due Date: February 12, 2026
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract effective date, with certification data due 20 days prior.
- Priority: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Quality & Evaluation
Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source has been reinstated for this requirement. Offerors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers per FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Key Requirements & Notes
Contractors must ensure mercury-free materials, maintain total equipment baseline configuration, and provide extensive traceability and certification for all materials, including chemical composition and mechanical properties. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Prompt Payment Constructive Acceptance is changed to 45 days. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.