Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This procurement is for 25 units to be delivered to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns, with the specific type of set-aside to be defined in the solicitation. The item is a Level 1 part, requiring award only to approved sources whose inspection systems conform to MIL-I-45208A. The technical data package is complete with no restrictions, implying the parts are candidates for full and open competition. Interested parties may identify their capability to meet the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

This is a contract for the manufacture and supply of specialized, low-alloy steel welding electrodes and fluxes designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for critical naval shipboard systems. The proposed delivery schedule includes a First Article Test Report 180 days after contract approval, with final material delivery required on or before 250 days after the contract's effective date. The contract includes a one-year warranty from the date of delivery and requires First Article Testing. It mandates a rigorous quality assurance system compliant with standards like ISO-9001 and imposes strict material traceability and certification requirements. The performance location is not specified, and no budget amount is listed.