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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is soliciting proposals for Welding Electrodes (ELECTRODE,WELDING). This procurement is for Special Emphasis Material critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the supply of welding electrodes, specifically MIL-E-19933, Class 3a, Type MIL-316, Size 1/16, in 25-pound containers. The material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured due to its crucial role in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The procurement emphasizes strict adherence to specifications, including the use of qualified products only.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z
- Published: May 4, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery, with final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental deliveries are acceptable.
- Procurement Authority: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024. Only items from a Qualified Product List (QPL) that have been tested and approved will be acceptable.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Strict traceability and certification are required for all materials, including unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and comprehensive material certification test reports. A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory, certifying full compliance with all specifications and requirements. The material must be mercury-free. Waivers and deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
Submission Details
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Specific WAWF entries are required for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped before acceptance.