WELD, ELECTRODE
Overview
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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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech (NAVSUP WSS Mech), has issued a Solicitation for WELD, ELECTRODE (PSC 3439). This opportunity seeks to procure specialized welding electrodes designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. Proposals are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for filler materials for critical applications, specifically flux-cored welding electrodes, bare welding electrodes and fluxes, and covered welding electrodes for low-alloy steel applications. Key requirements include:
- Material Specification: Conformance to T9074-BC-GIB-010/0200 and Appendix B, including MIL-100S-1 type, 3/32 inch size, 12-inch straight cut lengths.
- Chemical Composition: Maximum Chromium content of 0.05% to control hexavalent chromium in welding fumes.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Packaging: Welding electrodes must be supplied in 20-pound containers.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required within 365 days after Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review and acceptance of certification CDRLs. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable. A -5% variation in total contract quantity is allowed.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
Offerors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified/modified), ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Critical requirements include:
- Traceability: Maintained from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) through unique traceability numbers.
- Certifications: Required for all quality conformance tests, with specific modifications to DI-MISC-81020 and DI-MISC-80678.
- Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
- Inspection: 100% inspection of unit containers for traceability marking and legibility, and 100% inspection of chemical/mechanical properties, traceability, and NDT certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 2, 2026.
- Published: March 18, 2026.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (Clause 252.213-7000). Data Item A001 (inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file. This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
Additional Notes
The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. Contact Amanda L. Bailey (AMANDA.L.BAILEY50.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL) for inquiries.