Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Side Welding Beam

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking a 10-foot side beam system for mechanized submerged arc welding (SAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) to support explosion bulge and crack starter testing capabilities. The solicitation requires a fully functioning turn-key system that includes a dual head welding system, motorized travel carriage, side beam controller, manual cross slides, GMAW torch holder, operator control stand, wire reel mount, welding cables, flux trough, and laser pointer. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quoter whose price is determined fair and reasonable, with quotes due by 11:00 AM ET on December 18, 2024, and questions accepted until December 12, 2024. The equipment must be compatible with existing Lincoln Electric ACDC 1000 with MAXsa 22 wire feed head equipment. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical compliance and pricing competitiveness.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 333992 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The base delivery is required by August 1, 2025, with an optional two-day onsite installation supervision and training component to be completed by August 15, 2026 if exercised. The place of performance is located in Bethesda, Maryland, and the contract falls under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on acquiring a specialized welding equipment system for the NSWCCD Code 611 testing capabilities. The solicitation includes a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and requires contractors to provide Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) manuals in compliance with specific technical documentation standards.