WELD ROD
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Puget Sound intends to issue an unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of WELD ROD (Level One Material). This pre-solicitation notice outlines the requirement for various types of welding rods and wire, manufactured to MIL-R-17131, for delivery to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF in Bremerton, WA. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted on March 4th, 2026, with offers due around March 6th, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers four distinct types of weld rod and welding wire, identified by document numbers 60159802, 60159803, 60159804, and 60239801. All materials are MIL-RCOCR-A-3, 1/8" DIA. X 12"-18" LONG, with a material specification of MIL-R-17131. These are designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" materials due to their critical use in shipboard systems. The Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for each item detail stringent manufacturing, design, and quality assurance criteria, including specific testing (weld test, hardness), packaging in 10-pound containers, and adherence to standards like ISO 9001. The Authorized Use Lists (AULs) indicate usage in various zones, including Yokosuka, San Diego, and Bremerton, all for welding processes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Supply Contract
- Acquisition Procedures: Unrestricted, Commercial and Simplified Acquisition (FAR Parts 12 and 13.5)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Anticipated Solicitation Posting: On or about March 4th, 2026, 11 AM PST
- Anticipated Offer Due Date: Approximately March 6th, 2026, 8 AM PST (about 2 days after posting)
- Delivery Date: FOB Destination by March 31st, 2026
- Place of Performance: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, Bremerton, WA
- NAICS Code: 333992 (Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, And Brazing Supplies And Accessories)
Requirements for Offerors
Bidders must:
- Download the RFQ from SAM.gov and monitor for amendments.
- Complete the entire solicitation document, including representations, certifications, provisions, and clauses.
- Provide all product technical specification documentation and technical compliance certifications.
- Ensure current registration in the SAM system (https://sam.gov/).
- Submit offers via email to vera.anderson@dla.mil.
Market Research / Information Request
Organizations with clear and convincing documentation of their capability to support this requirement are requested to email vera.anderson@dla.mil with their organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, business size, type of ownership, and CAGE Code.
Additional Notes
This is not a quote request but an intent to issue an RFQ. No telephone or fax requests for the RFQ package will be accepted. All questions must be emailed to vera.anderson@dla.mil.