WELDER TRAINING FOR DIVERS

This solicitation, N5523626Q0083, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of a welder training course for divers at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center in San Diego, California. The requirement is strictly set aside for small businesses under the NAICS code 611519, with a size standard of $21 million, and large businesses are ineligible for award. The training must cover AWS-approved welding processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-S Short Circuit), GMAW Spray Transfer, and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), delivered to up to four students over a continuous four-week period, with all instruction occurring at Naval Base San Diego. The contractor is required to provide all necessary consumables such as welding rods and project plates per student, as well as personal protective equipment if students lack their own, and must facilitate an AWS welding certification test through an accredited facility. The preferred period of performance is from June 15, 2026, through September 30, 2026, and quotations failing to meet this timeline or lacking proof of AWS accreditation will be deemed non-responsive. All offers must be submitted via email by the deadline of June 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, directed to specified NAVSEA contract personnel, and must include the solicitation number in the subject line. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration and provide their Unique Entity Identifier and EFT information, along with a signed statement affirming agreement to all terms. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical acceptability determined by the ability to meet the period of performance, accreditation requirements, and compliance with the Statement of Work; price reasonableness will be assessed per FAR 12.203. Past performance will be evaluated using the Supplier Performance Risk System. The contract incorporates numerous standard FAR and DFARS clauses, including those regarding small business representations, subcontracting limitations, labor standards, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, electronic funds transfer payments, and sustainable procurement with a deviation for 52.223-23. Quotes must hold prices firm for 60 days, and the Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination upon delivery, and all payments will be processed electronically