# SAM #SPMYM227Q0017 DLA seeks Level I copper-aluminum welding rod for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard **Buyer:** DLA Maritime Puget Sound **Posted:** November 10, 2026 **Respond By:** November 13, 2026 **Identifier:** SPMYM227Q0017 **NAICS:** 333992, 331420, 423510 DLA Maritime – Puget Sound is seeking copper-aluminum alloy welding rod for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. - **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Maritime – Puget Sound, Contracting Division (DLA-PME); the solicitation names Naomi Larson. The supporting documentation also identifies the Department of the Navy as the purchasing activity. - **Product:** Bare, solid copper-aluminum (aluminum bronze) welding rod, Type MIL-CuAl-A2, Form 6, 3/32-inch diameter and 36-inch length, UNS C61800; NSN 3439-LL-N05-0278. The solicitation specifies 20 pounds. The technical data package separately states 36 rods and a required weight of 10 or 50, with units unclear; confirm the applicable quantity and weight in the solicitation documents. - **Specifications and handling:** Must meet MIL-DTL-23765 Rev C and MIL-DTL-23765/3 Rev B. Special Emphasis Material, Level I requirements include Level C packaging, traceability, material certification, quality-conformance testing, and source inspection. - **Required quality documentation:** Inspection and Test Plan (DI-QCIC-81110), Certification Data Report and Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-82386), and Certification Data for Non-Nuclear Level I Material (DI-MISC-81020A). Documentation includes chemical and mechanical properties certification; Level I suppliers must provide quality-system documentation, subject to the stated waiver provision. - **Delivery and procurement:** Delivery is to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF in Bremerton, Washington. This is a 100% small-business set-aside; offers require manufacturer and country-of-origin details, lead time, FOB-destination pricing, and written exceptions, if any. - **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturer, OEM, or commercial vendor is named in the provided materials. ### Description

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

The attached Request for Quote/Request for Proposal is for Level 1 material. It contains a

requirement, that you have an effective quality assurance control system that complies with at minimum,

ISO-9000. These quality assurance provisions relate to inspections and tests necessary to verify that your

finished product conforms to applicable drawings and specifications, including all requirements of the

order. These include evidence of completion and results of all required tests and inspections. A variety

of additional quality assurance related provisions may also be included which should be reviewed in detail

prior to submittal of your quote/offer. (Submission of MIL-I or MIL-Q by contractor will be at

Government consideration).

YOU ARE HEREBY CAUTIONED THAT FAILURE ON YOUR PART TO

ENSURE FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL QUALITY CONTROL

REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND THIS

REQUEST DOCUMENT COULD RESULT IN A DETERMINATION THAT

YOU ARE INELIGIBLE FOR A CONTRACT AWARD OR TERMINATION

FOR DEFAULT SHOULD YOU RECEIVE AN AWARD AND FAIL TO

COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS.

NOTICE TO VENDORS

Any vendor wishing to submit an offer for consideration must provide an

electronic copy of their documented quality system procedures

(i.e., Supplier Quality Manual (SQM)) meeting MIL-I-45208 or ISO9001:2008

with the calibration system requirements of MIL-STD-45662 or ISO10012

or ANSI-Z540.1 to the contracting officer at no cost to the government prior

to the closing date of the solicitation. Quality systems in accordance

with the ISO9001:2000, ISO9001:1994, or ISO9002:1994 are acceptable

alternates. Suppliers who already have a copy of their current SQM uploaded

into Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), on file with naval

shipyard procuring activity, or on file with NAVSUP Weapons Systems

Support (WSS), may request the requirement to submit the SQM again be

waived. New or updated SQMs will be uploaded into (PDREP) for historical

record and will be used as one factor in determining award.

THIS IS A LEVEL 1 SOLICITATION.

THE VENDOR QUOTING AND THE MANUFACTURER MUST BE QUALIFIED TO THE MIL SPECS OR THE ISO 9000 SYSTEM SERIES.

VENDOR MUST STATE WITH QUOTE THE LEVEL OF CERTIFICATION OF THE MANUFACTURER AND

THEIR COMPANY.

VENDOR MUST PROVIDE NAME OF MANUFACTURER, LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION OF MANUFACTURER, AND THE CAGE CODE OF MANUFACTURER.

PROVIDE FOB DESTINATION PRICING TO BREMERTON, WA 98314

STATE YOUR CAGE CODE AND EMAIL ADDRESS

STATE THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER OF EACH ITEM AND WHAT COUNTRY EACH ITEM IS

MANUFACTURED IN.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS QUOTATION NEED TO BE EMAILED.

ORAL REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED.

ANY EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY ANNOTATED IN WRITING AT TIME

QUOTE IS FURNISHED.

BE SURE TO FILL OUT ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION. QUOTES LACKING NECESSARY INFORMATION WILL BE DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE.

SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

DLA MARITIME PUGET SOUND intends to procure, ROD,WELDING

manufactured in accordance with material specifications. The solicitation will be issued as; 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE commercial and simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13.5.

The resultant award will be a firm fixed-price supply contract for FOB Destination delivery to:

PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD

RECEIVING OFFICER PSNS

BLDG 514 D1

1400 FARRAGUT AVE

N4523A

BREMERTON WA 98314-5001

The NAICS is:333992 & the Product Service Code (PSC)/or FSC is: 3439

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL to: naomi.larson@dla.mil

Offers wishing to submit a quote are responsible for downloading their own copy of the RFQ and for frequently monitoring the site for any amendments.

All responsible sources interested in submitting offers must:

1)Complete the pricing for each CLIN listed.

2)Provide cage code.

2) Complete all representations and certifications found in the solicitation.

3) Provide manufacturer information of proposed items.

4) Return all pages of the completed original solicitation package, signed.

5) Ensure current registration in the system for award management (SAM.gov).

6) Included lead time for delivery (please quote FOB destination).

In order to be considered for award, IF the contractor (awardee) is required to implement NIST SP 800-171, the contractor (awardee) shall have a current assessment as detailed in DFARS 252.204-7019 (I.E., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation)

 **Items deemed to be Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) are exempt from NIST SP 800-171 requirement.  Must identify and provide information to contracting officer on bid during solicitation period**

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