ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

16 Week Welder Training Course

DEPT OF DEFENSE• N5523626Q0070
Response Deadline
May 25, 2026
5 days left
Days Remaining
5
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center within the Department of the Navy is seeking a total small-business-set-aside contractor to provide a 16-week welder training and certification course. The work includes classroom and hands-on instruction covering welding safety, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, blueprint reading, fabrication math, precision measurement, and the required AWS, HIWT, and NC3 certification courses, along with a lead instructor, training facilities, handouts, workbooks, and a certification of completion. Performance is in San Diego, California, with a period of performance from June 29, 2026, through October 16, 2026, and evaluation is lowest-price technically acceptable, with technical acceptability tied to meeting the schedule, required course content, and accreditation requirements. Questions are due by May 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific, and quotes must be emailed under solicitation N5523626Q0070 to Edward Dean and Jorge Morales by May 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
611519
Other Technical and Trade Schools
PSC Code
R425
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
RFC_26Q0070.docx
Word•207 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
This document is a Request for Specification Clarification (RFSC) related to Solicitation No. N5523626Q0070, titled 'Welder Training,' issued by SWRMC. It serves as a formal inquiry from a contractor to clarify specifications regarding the welder training program. The form includes fields for the date of the request, question number, solicitation number, and contact information for both SWRMC (Edward Dean and Jorge Morales) and the contractor. The lower portion of the document is reserved for SWRMC's internal use, documenting reviews by technical, planner, supervisor, Code 230, and advanced planning personnel, along with indications for potential changes to specifications, drawings, requirements, or materials. This RFSC is a standard part of the federal procurement process, ensuring clear understanding and communication between the government agency and potential contractors during the bidding phase for services like welder training.
SOW_26Q0070-Rev-1.pdf
PDF•423 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Code 925 requires a vendor to provide a sixteen-week welding training and certification course. The training aims to equip students with entry and upper-level welding proficiency. The curriculum includes extensive courses from the American Welding Society (AWS), Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, and National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), covering safety, various welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW), blueprint reading, fabrication math, and precision measurement. The vendor must provide a lead instructor for 16 weeks, Monday through Friday, from 0700-1630, and offer both classroom and hands-on training. Upon completion, students will receive 640 hours of training, handouts, workbooks, and a Certification of Completion. The vendor is responsible for providing the training facilities, with the period of performance scheduled from June 29, 2026, to October 16, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 25, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 9, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER

Point of Contact

Name
Edward Dean

Place of Performance

San Diego, California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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