Pencil, welders

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment division seeks 368 each of welders' pencils (NSN 3439-01-642-4784) under request for quotation SPE8E527T0210, with quotes due October 26, 2026, which had passed as of November 4, 2026. Quotes must be submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," so the procurement is open to all offerors. The solicitation type is Fast Auto Evaluation and may be evaluated for automated award. Offerors are encouraged to submit quantity ranges to support manual evaluation, and solicitations with first article test requirements are excluded from automation.

Delivery is required within 167 days (February 25, 2027) to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, on FOB Origin terms with inspection and acceptance at destination. The item is line 0001, part number JA-055, under purchase request 7018730219, classified under PSC 3439 (Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, And Brazing Supplies And Accessories).

Compliance requirements include hazardous material compliance, Berry Amendment domestic material restrictions, covered defense telecommunications equipment prohibitions, and packaging in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and DLA requirements. Additional obligations cover cyber security, payment through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), transport of supplies by sea on U.S.-flag vessels, and small business rerepresentation. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Revision 105, dated May 20, 2026) along with FAR, DFARS, and DLAD provisions.

Prior awards went to CAGE codes 9U362 and 89G07 at unit costs ranging from $0.37 to $1.33. The solicitation was posted October 15, 2026.