ROD,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, is soliciting proposals for Welding Rods (ROD,WELDING). This opportunity is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) critical for shipboard systems. The quantity required is 3,750 units. Proposals are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for welding rods, bare, nickel alloy, Class 2, 1/16" diameter, Type MIL-RN60, 12" length, to be supplied in 10-pound containers. The material must meet stringent requirements outlined in MIL-E-21562 and other referenced specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-2035, ISO-9001, ISO-10012). Key aspects include:
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
- Certifications & Traceability: Extensive certifications are required for quality conformance inspections (Alloy Identity, Chemical, Tensile, Radiographic, etc.), material traceability, and compliance. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Configuration Control: Strict configuration control, waiver/deviation approval, and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processes are mandated.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 3439 (Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, And Brazing Supplies And Accessories)
- Quantity: 3,750 units
- Proposal Due: April 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 6, 2026 (Note: This is a re-publication; the response date remains April 27, 2026)
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Award will be based on compliance with all technical and quality requirements.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. A variation in quantity of +0% / -5% applies. Delivery schedule requires certification data 20 days prior to material delivery, with final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable at no additional cost.