WELDER TRAINING FOR DIVERS

The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is procuring a specialized welder training course for four divers under solicitation N5523626Q0083. This total small business set-aside covers American Welding Society (AWS) approved processes, including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-S and Spray Transfer), and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). The training is a continuous four-week program scheduled for August 10 through September 4, 2026, in San Diego, California. The contractor is responsible for providing welding power supplies, leads, and consumables, while the government provides personal protective equipment (PPE). Evaluation is based on technical capability, AWS accreditation, and the ability to meet the performance schedule. Quotes are due by June 10, 2026. The curriculum focuses on hands-on proficiency with E6011 and E7018 electrodes in positions 1F-4F and 1G-4G. The contractor must provide a training facility with dedicated welding booths, power supplies, leads, electrode holders, and coupon benders.