ELECTRODE,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, has issued a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for ELECTRODE, WELDING (PSC 3439). This opportunity is for the procurement of specialized welding electrodes designated as Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems. Offers are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of welding electrodes conforming to MIL-E-19933 specifications. Specifically, it calls for bare, chromium and chromium-nickel steel electrodes, Class 3a, Type MIL-316, Size 1/16, supplied in 25-pound coils. These materials are critical for shipboard systems, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or damage to the ship. The item is on a Qualified Product List (QPL), meaning only pre-approved sources will be considered.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- Offer Due Date: May 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Opportunity Published: May 5, 2026
- Delivery: Final delivery required within 365 days, with early and incremental delivery acceptable at no additional cost. Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to delivery.
- Acquisition Flexibilities: This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
Quality & Certification Requirements
The material is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), invoking special control procedures. Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate quality system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable. Testing certification is required for Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection per MIL-E-19933. A Certificate of Compliance (Special Emphasis C of C) is mandatory, showing traceability to individual items. Material certification reports must be signed, positive, and unqualified, reflecting actual attributes and full compliance. Traceability must be maintained from material to certification reports, identified by unique numbers (heat-lot, heat-treat) on unit containers. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file.
Additional Notes
The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waiver requests. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited.