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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting offers for Welding Rods (Product Service Code 3439). This requirement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) essential for crucial shipboard systems, where defective material could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The solicitation due date has been extended to February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for ER90S-B3 Low Alloy Steel filler metals for gas shielded arc welding, 1/16" diameter, 36 inches cut length, supplied in 10-pound containers. The material must meet AWS-A5.28 and AWS-A5.01 specifications. Key requirements include comprehensive testing and certification for quality conformance, chemical, and mechanical properties. Radiography is required for test weldments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Delivery: Final delivery within 365 days after contract award. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 23, 2026
Key Requirements & Amendments
This solicitation has undergone several amendments. Notably, paragraphs 3.4 (Strip Heater) and 3.4.1 (Holding Fixture) have been waived. The latest amendment re-instates Government Quality Assurance at source for this requirement, replacing previous statements of no Government source inspection. Contractors must notify the Government representative or nearest DCMA office upon order receipt for inspection planning. Subcontractor facilities are also subject to Government inspection.
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662). Strict traceability and certification are mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, requiring unique traceability numbers and comprehensive material certification reports. Certification data, including CDRLs DI-QCIC-81110, DI-MISC-81020, and DI-MISC-80678, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF prior to shipment, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively). Past performance will be considered in the evaluation. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact AMANDA.L.BAILEY50.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-3354.