Hand Held Laser Welder - Sources Sought Notice

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting a sources sought notice for a 2KW Handheld Laser Welder System to support the Welded Pressure Hull Model Process Improvement Study program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. This procurement, sponsored by PMS 351, aims to optimize welding techniques for next-generation submarine alloys and requires a comprehensive system including the laser machine, wire feeders, laser torch, welding cabinet, safety equipment, various nozzles and accessories, and pre-installed firmware. The system must be user-friendly and capable of delivering high-quality welds across various materials and thicknesses, with equipment delivery required by August 30, 2025, to the Naval Surface Warfare Center in West Bethesda, Maryland. Interested vendors must provide detailed information about their laser welders via email to the point of contact, as this is not a solicitation or request for quote but rather a market research effort. The response deadline for this sources sought notice is August 5, 2025, with the notice posted on July 31, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors in the welding and soldering equipment manufacturing sector under NAICS code 333992. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the notice, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The procurement includes a mandatory on-site hands-on laser demonstration requirement that must be conducted within 30 days of equipment delivery. The opportunity is currently designated as solicitation number N00167SSN20250001, indicating it is in the early market research phase. The timeline is compressed, with vendors having only five days from the posting date to respond with their capabilities and product specifications.