What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure 150 bags of 1.5% lanthanated tungsten electrodes, specifically meeting detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 333992, making it suitable for small manufacturers or suppliers of specialized materials. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they will need to track the opportunity on SAM.gov rather than wait for a formal solicitation to be issued.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
DLA MARITIME NORFOLK – CONTRACTING DIVISON
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23709-5000
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with
the information in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures
(SAP). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. This
combined synopsis/solicitation WILL be posted to SAM at https://sam.gov.
RFQ NUMBER: SPMYM126Q4135
BUYER: Ginger Beasley
EMAIL ADDRESS: GINGER.BEASLEY@DLA.MIL
This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect though FAC 2024-02 and
the DFARS Change notice 01/22/2024. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the
applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this website:
https://www.acquisition.gov/.
NNSY - Norfolk Naval Shipyard requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the
material that is referenced below. All items shall be new. No refurbished or used items will be accepted.
This solicitation is set-aside for a small business.
REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION TABLE
CLIN
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL
0001- 60203165 TUNGSTEN, ELECTRODE 1-3/8, 2
LB BAG 150 BG
DELIVERY ARO:
ORDERING DATA:
NSN: 9B 3439-LL-N05-4481 ITEM: 1.5% LANTHANATED TUNGSTEN
The manufacturer: DIAMOND GROUND PRODUCTS, INC, and product:
TUNGSTEN, ELECTRODE 1-3/8, 2 LB BAG
ORDERING DATA:
A: TUNGSTEN ORDERED SHALL MEET AWS 5.12 M FOR EWLa-1.5
B: LOT CLASSIFICATION- S3 FROM AWS A5.01M
C: LENGTH = 1 3/8" +/- 1/64”
D: DIAMETER = 0.093” +/- 0.003”
E: ONE END TAPER = 25 DEGREE +/- 1 DEGREE
F: TIP DIAMETER = 0.030" + 0.005”/- 0.001”
G: LEVEL OF TESTING – SCHEDULE 5 OR J FROM AWS A5.01M
H: BLUNT END PAINTED GOLD
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I: MATERIAL TYPE = 1.5 % LANTHANATED TUNGSTEN
J: BATCH/LOT NUMBER AND NNSY PURCHASE DOCUMENT NUMBER TO
BE PRINTED ON EACH PLASTIC RESEALABLE BAG
K: 25 PIECES PER BAG
L: EACH BAG SHALL BE INDENTIFIED WITH THE AWS NUMBER,
LENGTH, ELECTRODE DIAMETER, TAPER ANGLE, TIP DIAMETER, AND
MATERIAL TYPE (1.5% LANATHANATED)
M. CHEMICAL CERTIFICATION FOR EACH BATCH/LOT NUMBER IN
EACH ORDER REQUIRED WITH ORDER.
N. PAINT THICKNESS MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH TUNGSTEN
INSERTION.
O. POLISHED FINISH; GRINDING OF TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES SHOULD
BE DONE WITH THE AXIS OF THE ELECTRODE PERPENDICULAR TO
THE AXIS OF THE GRINDING WHEEL.
P. BULK INSPECTION NO LONGER REQUIRED PER CODE 105.11,
JIM HORNE.
Name and address of Quoter Signature of person Date of quotation
Title
SAM UIED# CAGE Code:
PHONE #:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Important Information:
Required Deliver Date (RDD): 6 Weeks ARO
NAICS 333992
PSC 3439
Shipping term shall be FOB Destination
System for Award Management (SAM). Quoting vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be
considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/.
Evaluation Factors and Required Documents:
An award will be made based on lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA). All quotes will be
evaluated for both technical acceptability and price reasonableness.
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Technical Acceptability: Each quote must clearly indicate the capability of the vender to meet all
specifications and requirements in the SOW.
1. Vendors must provide a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement for review and acceptance by
the Technical POC. The technical capability portion of the quote should include (if applicable):
a. Lead time for each item
b. Specifications if quoting “Alternate Material”
c. Complete list of supplies per the SOW/Ordering Data
d. Name of the Manufacturer and Country of Origin
Price Reasonableness: Each quote must breakdown pricing. This shall be a separate document from the
technical capability.
1. Vendors shall provide one of the following upon request from the Government to determine price
fair and reasonableness.
a. Two (2) invoices for the same or similar parts sold to customers within the last five years
b. Published price list or catalog
c. Contract numbers for the same or similar items sold to Government agencies
Quote Format:
To be considered for this opportunity, all quotes shall be:
1. Submitted in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet, or Adobe PDF.
2. The quote must include price(s), point of contact (name and phone number), business size, CAGE
Code, and payment terms
3. Shipping Terms: FOB Destination
4. Quotes shall be valid for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days
5. Payment Confirmation: WAWF PAID BY DFAS
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF) ACCOUNT, YOU ARE
UNABLE TO RECEIVE PAYMENT FROM NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD AS PAYMENT IS
PAID THROUGH WAWF.
Quote Submission and Questions:
Submission: Responses to this solicitation are due by 15 July 2026 1200am EST.
Email quotes to ginger.beasley@dla.mil.
Questions: Vendors may submit questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements
To:
Ginger Beasley
e-mail: ginger.beasley@dla.mil
NLT 13 July 2026
Any questions received after this date may not be answered.
Provisions and Clauses:
CLAUSES BY REFERENCE
The following FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation:
(For full text references, go to https://www.acquisition.gov)
52.204-7 System for Award Maintenance
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52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
52.204-13 SAM Maintenance
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal
52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
52.219-1 Alt 1 Small Business Program Representations
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or
Transactions Relation to Iran-Reps and Certs
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Oblig…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.