Stud, WEL

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 2,000 welding studs with specific technical specifications, including a welding stud with arc shield (ferrule), 1/2-13UNC-2A x 1.125" long, made of carbon steel, Type-2, Class-1, in accordance with MIL-S-24149C standards. The solicitation (SPMYM4-25-Q-0453) requires potential offerors to submit their quotes via email to Contracting Officer Wongduean Guajardo by May 15, 2025. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide detailed documentation about the item's origin and manufacturing. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with evaluation factors including technical capability, estimated time of delivery, and price. All questions regarding the Request for Quote (RFQ) must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for small businesses and will be delivered to DLA Distribution in Jointbase Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, with a delivery date of June 16, 2025. The contract encompasses various standard federal procurement provisions, including requirements for item unique identification, supply chain traceability, and compliance with defense telecommunications equipment restrictions. Contractors must meet specific packaging and marking requirements and are subject to potential first article testing to ensure product quality and compliance with government specifications. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 332722 for Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing and PSC Category 5307 for Studs. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement involves a standardized process for acquiring critical welding components for military logistics operations.