Welding flux

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (DLA Maritime) Norfolk Contracting Division is soliciting offers for the supply of 3,600 pounds of submerged arc welding flux (NSN unspecified) through RFQ Number SPMYM126Q4042. All materials must be new with no refurbished or used items accepted, and must comply with hazardous communication labeling requirements per 29 CFR 1910.1200, including manufacture dates and shelf life expiration dates with minimum 85% shelf life remaining upon receipt. The solicitation specifically prohibits materials containing methylene chloride. Award will be based on technical capability, price, delivery performance, and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score, with technical capability and price weighted as substantially more significant than other evaluation factors. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 3:00 PM EST on March 27, 2026, with responses due by 8:00 AM EST on March 31, 2026. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF) account for payment processing through DFAS.

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the notice. Delivery is required 15 days after receipt of order (ARO) to Portsmouth, Virginia 23709-5000 under FOB Destination terms, with no specific award value or budget range disclosed in the solicitation notice. The procurement applies NAICS code 333992 (Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 3439 (Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Supplies and Accessories), and incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses effective through FAC 2026-01 and DFARS Change notice dated November 10, 2025. The short timeline from posting (March 24, 2026) to due date (March 31, 2026) allows only one week for potential offerors to prepare and submit their proposals.