WELDING ROD
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 (ER70S-B2L, 3/32" diameter, 36" cut length) to be supplied in 10-pound containers. This requirement is for 500 units of Special Emphasis Material (Level I), crucial for shipboard systems. Proposals are due by February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and delivery of welding rods conforming to AWS-A5.28 and AWS-A5.01 specifications. Key technical requirements include:
- Material: Low Alloy Steel filler metals for gas shielded arc welding (ER70S-B2L).
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and a calibration system per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Testing & Certification: Radiography for test weldments, use of welding electrode strip heaters, and comprehensive material traceability and certification are mandatory. A Certificate of Compliance is required, detailing chemical and mechanical properties.
- Configuration Control: Strict configuration control, including PCO approval for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes, is enforced.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Quantity: 500 units
- Set-Aside: None (Total Small Business Set-Aside was dissolved by amendment)
- Proposal Due: February 12, 2026, by 20:30 UTC
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Compliance with stringent quality assurance, traceability, and certification requirements for Special Emphasis Material is critical.
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Certification data (CDRLS) must be submitted 20 days prior to delivery, with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance within 6 working days. Final material delivery is required within 365 days. All certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system at https://register.nslc.navy.mil/ is available for questions, clarifications, and waiver requests. The point of contact is Amanda Bailey at amanda.l.bailey50.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-3354.