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Pre-Solicitation Notice - Brand Name Purchase Miller ProHeat 35 Induction Heating System
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division, Portland District, intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the purchase of a Miller ProHeat 35 liquid-cooled induction heating system and associated accessories. This equipment is required for critical structural welding operations, specifically Headgate and Tail Log repairs, at the Bonneville Lock and Dam in Cascade Locks, Oregon. The acquisition includes a power source, induction cooler, running gear, various liquid-cooled cables, temperature sensors, and woven silica insulation, as well as one day of onsite training. The total estimated value of the purchase is 71,751.00 dollars. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside and will be solicited directly from authorized Miller dealers under NAICS code 332811. The government has issued a brand name justification restricting competition to the Miller ProHeat 35 to ensure compliance with AWS and HSS engineered weld standards. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on September 2, 2026, with a closing date of September 9, 2026, and an expected award date of September 15, 2026. The successful contractor must deliver all items and complete the onsite training within eight weeks of the award date.
General Info
Place of Performance
Cascade Locks, OR, 97014, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE – INTENT TO SOLICIT DIRECTLY TO SMALL BUSINESS
W9127N26QA142 – PURCHASE OF A MILLER PROHEAT 35 LIQUID-COOLED INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division (NWD), Portland District intends to issue a solicitation directly to small businesses that are authorized dealers of the Miller ProHeat35 Induction Heating System, a commercial supply under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 332811 – Metal Heat Treating. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 3424 – Metal Heat Treating and Non-Thermal Treating Equipment.
In accordance with (IAW) Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 12.102, for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) the government may document the decision to restrict competition, including the use of brand-name descriptions without allowing for ‘equal’ products. IAW RFO FAR 12.201(c), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for an acquisition at or below the SAT. Please reference that attached brand name determination.
Solicitation issue date is anticipated to be on or about: 02-September-2026
Solicitation close date is anticipated to be on or about: 09-September-2026
The resulting contract will be issued on a Firm-Fixed Price basis with a 60-day period of performance expected.
Contract award date is anticipated to be on or about: 15-September-2026
CONTRACTING OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Contract Specialist: Raymie Briddell
Email: Raymie.L.Briddell@usace.army.mil
Contracting Officer: Suzanne.W.Hunt
Email: Suzanne.W.Hunt@usace.army.mil
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