USACE Little Rock District, Certified Welding Inspector BPA

The US Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is seeking to establish a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through a competitive solicitation. The primary objective is to secure professional services for inspecting weld quality, workmanship, and compliance with technical specifications. Qualified candidates must possess an AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification and demonstrate expertise in evaluating welding processes and adherence to engineering standards. The solicitation (W9127S25Q0003) was posted on February 5, 2025, with proposals due by March 7, 2025, indicating a 30-day response window for interested contractors. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical qualifications, certification credentials, professional experience, and the ability to perform detailed welding inspections across various project requirements.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses can compete for the BPA. The place of performance is located in Little Rock, Arkansas (72201), suggesting localized or regional project work. While specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541990 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and PSC code H399 for Miscellaneous Inspection services. The multiple-award BPA structure implies that several contractors may be selected to provide welding inspection services, allowing the government flexibility in contractor selection based on specific project needs. The solicitation appears designed to establish a pool of qualified welding inspectors who can be called upon for various construction, maintenance, or infrastructure projects requiring precise welding quality assurance.