ROD, WELDING

Solicitation SPE8E6-27-T-0291 is a fixed-price requirement issued by the DLA Dist San Joaquin for the procurement of welding rods under NSN 3439-01-127-6944. The requirement consists of 9 units, where each unit is defined as 10 lbs, totaling 90 lbs of material. The welding rods must be 0.062 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length, conforming to the SAE AMS5832J revision J standard. Delivery is required within 167 days after the award, with a need ship date of April 12, 2027, and the FOB point is designated as origin. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, specifically DLA Dist San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with a specific requirement that unit containers be hermetically sealed cans. Compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard for hazardous materials labeling and DLA packaging requirement RP001 is mandatory. Payment and invoicing shall be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. This procurement is fully competitive and includes a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small businesses. Offerors must submit quotations by October 26, 2026, and comply with the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment requirements.