ROD,WELDING
This is a NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg requirement for special-emphasis Level I/SUBSAFE welding filler metal/rod, AWS A5.28 ER90S-B3, 1/16-in. diameter, 36-in. cut lengths, in 10-lb containers. The current quantity is updated to 300, with final material delivery at 365 days, certification data CDRLs due 20 days before delivery, and early/incremental delivery acceptable at no additional cost. It is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities, includes a -5% quantity variation, a one-year warranty, FOB destination, and re-instated Government quality assurance/source inspection (DCMA NSEO QAR). Offerors must comply with ISO 9001 or MIL-I-45208 quality/calibration requirements, material traceability/certification, radiography per AWS A5.28, and special-emphasis certificate-of-compliance submission. Waivers for the strip heater and holding fixture requirements are acceptable for this solicitation and subsequent contract, and the small business set-aside has been dissolved.