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 for Welding Rods (ROD,WELDING) designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This procurement, issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities, requires strict quality control and certification. Proposals are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of bare nickel alloy welding electrodes and rods conforming to MIL-E-21562. Specific requirements include:
- Class: 2
- Diameter: 1/16 inch
- Type: MIL-RN60
- Length: 12 inches
- Packaging: 10-pound containers The material must be mercury-free and will be used in critical shipboard systems where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified for prime contractor (Small Business Subcontracting Plan applies to DOD contracts)
- Proposal Due: April 2, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: March 18, 2026, 9:45 AM Z
- Delivery: Certification data (CDRLs) 20 days prior to delivery; final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Contractors must adhere to rigorous quality standards, including ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662) for calibration. A documented quality system is required prior to award and is subject to Government evaluation.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports (unique traceability number, heat-lot number) is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems.
- Certifications: Comprehensive material certifications (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678) are required for each test performed under Quality Conformance. These must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance before each shipment. No material can be shipped without prior acceptance.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Detailed procedures for submitting waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined, requiring Contracting Officer approval.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024.
- Contact: Amanda L. Bailey at amanda.l.bailey50.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-3354.
- ECDS System: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waiver requests.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. A variation in quantity of +0% / -5% applies to the total contract quantity.