What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking quotes from total small businesses for a welder training course specifically designed for divers, focusing on various welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 611519, which pertains to Other Technical and Trade Schools, with a size standard of $21 million. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, meaning they should prepare to submit quotes rather than track the opportunity for future bidding. The training will take place in San Diego, CA, and is expected to accommodate up to four students over a four-week period.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK
DATE: 20 MAY 2026
1. SCOPE:
TITLE:
1.2 IDENTIFICATION:
UIC: 55262 MWO: _______
SHIP/COMMAND: SWRMC DIVERS
1.3 LOCATION: SHIP/COMMAND ADDRESS: 3602 WOMBLE ST.
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92136
DIVER POC: BRIAN KING
2. BACKGROUND:
Repair findings are as follows:
1) Code 970 Divers needs welding training.
3. JOB DESCRIPTION:
3.1 Vendor shall provide the following training and equipment:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW) course covers four (4) weeks of
training for up to four (4) students at 2970 Main Street, San Diego, CA 92113.
The courses are taken in four continuous weeks. No refunds issued once
students begin class.
Training consumables: welding rod and project plate (per student)
AWS Welding Test which leads to qualification (if passed) from an
Accredited Test Facility
Students will be issued PPE if they do not have their own
Following training will be provided:
-Welder’s safety training
-Welder training on the Shielded Metal Arc welding process
-Welder training on the following SMAW electrodes (I.E. E6011, E7018)
-Welder training on mild steel plate in the 1F,2F, 3F and 4F positions
-Welding training on mild steel plate in the 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G positions
-Welding qualification on 3/8” mild steel plate, vee groove joint in the 3G and 4G
positions as per the Workshops for Warriors Accredited Test Facility.
For the course duration, students will be assigned a welding booth and welding
equipment associated to complete the course.
Students are required to provide their own PPE. If students do not have access
to PPE, this can be provided at $100/per student.
At the end of this course of instruction, successful students will receive a
Certificate of Completion.
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4. FEATURES REQUIRED:
4.1 Vendor shall provide all training and equipment.
5. NOTES:
5.1
6. LOCATION:
SWRMC CODE 970 DIVERS
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO
3602 WOMBLE ST
SAN DIEGO CA 92136
7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/REQUIRED TRAINING DATES:
7.1 6-15-2026 to 9-30-2026
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.