This is a combined synopsis solicitation for a welder training course. The vendor shall provide sixteen 16-week training and certification to students, covering various American Welding Society (AWS) approved welding techniques including SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW. The training will be conducted at facilities provided by the vendor. The period of performance is from June 29, 2026, to October 16, 2026. This RFQ is a total small business set aside. Quotes must be received no later than May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability, lowest price, and past performance. Offerors must comply with all instructions and submit required representations and certifications.
The period of performance for the delivery of services is from June 29, 2026, to October 16, 2026. The required delivery date for the period of performance is June 29, 2026.
The bid notice mentions payment instructions and contract type summary for the payment office, and supplemental instructions regarding invoicing, but does not explicitly state the payment terms. It does incorporate by reference FAR clauses related to payment by electronic funds transfer and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors.
The bid notice states that standard commercial warranties apply.
The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation factors are technical acceptability, ability to meet the required period of performance dates and salient characteristics, and lowest price with period of performance consideration.
Offerors must be responsible and able to meet the period of performance dates and salient characteristics of the statement of work. They must also be able to provide all required certification courses and show proper accreditation. The solicitation is a total small business set aside, and any quote from a large business is ineligible for award.
The bid notice states that all questions must be received no later than May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific.
Quotes that do not meet the required period of performance may not be considered for award. Quotations that fail to show they can provide the required certification courses or proper accreditation may not be considered for award. Any quote from a large business is ineligible for award.