16 Week Welder Training Course
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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's Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is seeking quotes for a 16-Week Welder Training Course. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, identified as RFQ N5523626Q0070, aims to provide comprehensive welding instruction and certification. Quotes are due by May 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific.
Scope of Work
SWRMC requires a 16-week training program to develop proficient welders, covering Shielded Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-S Short Circuit, GMAW Spray Transfer), and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). The curriculum must include both classroom and hands-on instruction, leading to certifications from organizations such as the American Welding Society (AWS), Betenbender, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT), and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3). Key requirements include providing a lead instructor for 640 hours of training, handouts, workbooks, and a Certification of Completion. The training will be conducted at the vendor's facilities in San Diego, CA.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ N5523626Q0070)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 611519 – Other Technical and Trade Schools (Size Standard $21,000,000.00)
- Period of Performance: Preferred June 29, 2026 – October 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Vendor's facilities (San Diego, CA 92136)
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit signed and dated quotes including the solicitation number, company details (UEI, EFT), and responses to all provisions. The Government intends to award a contract without discussions, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Evaluation factors are:
- Technical Acceptability: Ability to meet the required Period of Performance dates and all 24 certification courses with proper accreditation (AWS, Betenbender, HIWT, NC3). Preference given to those meeting POP dates.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Assessed for recency, relevancy, and successful performance using the Supplier Performance Risk System.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific
- Quotes Due: May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific
- Submission Email: Edward.b.dean5.civ@us.navy.mil and jorge.a.morales67.civ@us.navy.mil
- Primary Contact: Edward Dean (edward.b.dean5.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-855-3523)
- Secondary Contact: Jorge Morales (jorge.a.morales67.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-251-5076)