WELDER

The Department of the Army, MICC-Fort Drum, has issued this combined synopsis and solicitation under solicitation number W911S225U1754 for a portable welder. This procurement is a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. The requirement is classified under NAICS 333992 for Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 3431 for Electric Arc Welding Equipment. Responses to this notice are due by September 8, 2025.

The government requires a 400-amp portable welder designed for mounting on a flatbed truck. The equipment must feature a Kubota diesel engine with T4F compliance, an 11.5-gallon minimum fuel tank, and cold weather starting aids including a block heater and glow plugs. Performance specifications include a current range of 20 A to 400 A DC for welding steel and stainless steel, with a rated output of 400 A at 24 V at a 100% duty cycle. The unit must provide single-phase auxiliary continuous power of at least 10,000 W and peak power of 12,000 W.

The welder must meet specific physical constraints, including a maximum net weight of 1,000 lbs and maximum dimensions of 28 inches in width, 32 inches in height, and 60 inches in length. Operational sound ratings are restricted to a maximum of 66 dB at idle and 71.6 dB during welding. The manufacturer must provide a three-year warranty for the equipment. David Fortune serves as the point of contact for this requirement.