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 proposals for Welding Rods (Product Service Code 3439). This opportunity is for the procurement of nickel alloy welding electrodes and rods designated as Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires the supply of welding rods conforming to MIL-E-21562 and IC-21562-E Interim Change 3, specifically Class 2, 3/32" diameter, MIL-RN60 type, 12" length, in 10-pound containers. The material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, necessitating stringent control procedures. A variation of -5% of the total contract quantity is allowed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 2, 2026
- Delivery: 365 days after contract award; early/incremental delivery acceptable.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Bidders must supply items from a Qualified Product List (QPL); unapproved sources will not be considered. The contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Strict traceability and certification are required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including a Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) and material certification reports that are positive and unqualified. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation.
Submission Details
Certification data, including CDRLS, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance 20 days prior to delivery via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.