Electrode

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking welding electrodes (specifically MIL 70S-3 .045" diameter) through a solicitation numbered SPMYM225Q0446. The procurement requires vendors to provide 140 spools of welding electrode on large 12" flange spools (25-35 lb each), with delivery to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. Potential bidders must comply with specific technical requirements, including conforming to MIL-E-23765/1 specifications and MIL 70S-3 Form 3B standards. Vendors must complete detailed documentation, including manufacturer information, business size status, and country of manufacturing origin. Key submission requirements include answering specific questions in Clause 52.204-24, providing lead time estimates, and addressing NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment requirements (with exemptions for Commercial Off The Shelf items).

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with electronic quotes to be submitted through SAM.gov by December 3, 2024. The suggested source manufacturer is The ESAB Group Inc. DBA ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, though the solicitation remains open to qualified small businesses. Delivery is expected by December 6, 2024, with FOB destination terms and a 45-day inspection period. The procurement falls under NAICS category 333992 (Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 3439 (Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, And Brazing Supplies And Accessories). Contractors must provide certification documentation through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) e-Business Suite, including Chemical and Mechanical Properties Test Reports and AWS Welding Certification Material Test Reports. The contract will be administered by the Purchasing Activity, with distribution limited to DoD and DoD contractors.