Tungsten

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
SPMYM126Q4135
NAICS
333992
PSC
3439
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 8, 2026
Response due
July 15, 2026
Place of performance
Portsmouth, VA

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.

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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 -- 1 of 62 -- 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. -- 2 of 62 -- 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 -- 3 of 62 -- 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

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