ROD,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 seeking proposals for Welding Rods (ROD,WELDING). This solicitation is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) critical for crucial shipboard systems. Only items from a Qualified Product List (QPL) will be considered. This procurement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Proposals are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires welding electrodes and rods conforming to MIL-E-19933, specifically Class 2, Type MIL-308/308L, Size 1/16, and 12-inch length, supplied in 10-pound containers. Key requirements include:
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-45662 as alternate). The contractor's quality system and products are subject to Government evaluation.
- Testing & Certification: Certifications are required for Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection per MIL-E-19933. A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory, including specific traceability information.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, maintained through unique numbers on unit containers. Permanent markings are not required for consumables, but unit container labels must include contract number, NSN, and traceability markings.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration. Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for a contract to supply welding rods)
- Set-Aside: None specified (restricted to QPL vendors)
- Delivery: Final delivery within 365 days after order, with early and incremental deliveries acceptable. Certification data CDRLS due 20 days prior to delivery.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery for supplies and data.
- Payment: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: January 15, 2026
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered. Only items from a Qualified Product List (QPL) that have been tested and approved will be accepted. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via WAWF.