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Sources Saught/Request for Information (RFI) Miller Welders

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W56HZV26R0042Federal

Submission Closed05/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command – Detroit (ACC-DTA), has issued a Request for Information (RFI), solicitation number W56HZV26R0042, to conduct market research regarding the procurement of Miller welding equipment. Specifically, the Government is seeking input on the Miller Syncrowave 400 Welder (p/n 951831) and the Miller XMT 350 CC/CV Welder (p/n 907161), as well as an accessory, the Miller suitcase feeder (p/n 951580). These welders support multiple welding processes including MIG, Stick, TIG (AC, DC, Pulsed), Flux-cored, and air carbon arc cutting, with power input requirements ranging from 208 to 575 volts. The objective of this RFI is to gather information to assist the Government’s future acquisition planning and to ascertain industry capability, qualifications, and interest, particularly targeting small businesses under NAICS code 333992 and set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity under FAR 19.5. This RFI is not a solicitation and will not result in contract award or payment for information submitted. Interested firms are asked to provide details including company information, DUNS and CAGE codes with SAM registration verification, business size and socioeconomic status, commercial availability of the equipment, manufacturing expertise, delivery capabilities including lead times, and place and period of performance. Past relevant contract experience should be cited with contract references and points of contact. Responses must be sent via email to Justine Broughton, the Contract Specialist at ACC-DTA, by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. The solicitation package contains no formal FAR clauses, contract clauses, or evaluation factors as it serves solely as a market research tool to inform future solicitation development. The designated place of performance and contracting office location is Warren, Michigan. No pricing, contractual terms, or delivery conditions are specified, reflecting the preliminary nature of this RFI in the acquisition cycle.

General Info

DoD seeks market research on Miller welding equipment from small businesses by May 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc- Dta

NAICS

333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing View NAICS

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Set-Aside

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 6

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Response DeadlineMay 20

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Submission Closed

05/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc- Dta

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc- Dta

Office AddressWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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Justine Broughton

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Sources Saught/Market Research Notice

NOTICE Type: RFI/Market Research for the Miller Syncrowaves 400 Welder and XMT 350 Welder

This is a RFI / MARKET RESEARCH notice to request information for Government planning purposes only. Responses will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. The Government is not committed to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement. Army Contracting Command - Detroit (ACC-DTA) is seeking qualified and capable potential vendors. Since this is a Request for Information/Market Research and not a solicitation for receipt of proposals or quotations, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research.

This Request for Information (RFI) is for the manufacturing of the following:

1. Miller Syncrowave 400 Welder, complete package with wired pedal, p/n 951831
2. Capable of
  1. MIG (GMAW)
  2. Stick (SMAW)
  3. TIG (GTAW)
  4. TIG AC (GTAW-AC)
  5. TIG DC (GTAW-DC)
  6. Pulsed TIG (GTAW-P)
  7. Aluminum welding
3. Input power 208 – 480 V, requires 3 phase or single phase power
4. Output range 5 – 400 A
5. Net weight 211 lbs (95.7 kg)

1. Miller XMT 350 CC/CV Welder, p/n 907161
2. Capable of
  1. MIG (GMAW)
  2. Stick (SMAW)
  3. TIG (GTAW)
  4. Flux-cored (FCAW)
  5. Air carbon arc cutting and gouging (CAC-A)
3. Input power 208 – 575 V, requires 3 phase or single phase power
4. Output range 10 – 38 V, 15 – 425 A
5. Net weight 80 lbs (36.3 kg)

1. Accessories

1. Miller suitcase feeder, p/n 951580

NAICS Code: 333992

The Government is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include small businesses.

If your company is interested and can demonstrate the firm’s ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver the equipment summarized above, we encourage you to respond to this announcement with a statement of your qualifications and capability. In order to do so, you need to provide:

- Name and address of the firm.

- DUNS number and CAGE Code (valid System for Award Management (SAM) is MANDATORY).

- Your Firm’s Point of Contact (name, phone number, and email address).

- Your company’s business size status (small or large) (including Service-Disabled veteran owned, if applicable). If claiming small business status, the information must be verifiable in SAM.

- A summary of the item’s commercial availability.

- A summary of your company’s expertise in the manufacturing of the part.

-A summary of your company’s delivery capability and time frame.

-A summary of the place of performance and required period of performance.

- Is the NAICS Code appropriate for the items being requested?

Statements of your firm’s expertise should include reference to relevant contracts performed (including a description of the scope, quantity manufactured, contract number, and point of contact with phone number).

All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, may respond to this request for information. Information submissions can include product literature and illustrations, relevant company background/experience. Responses should be addressed to Justine Broughton, at the following address: justine.r.broughton.civ@army.mil and should be received no later than Wednesday 20th of May 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.

Again, this information is being requested for Government planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement. This is not a request for proposals. The Government will not award a contract based upon responses to this announcement. The Government shall not reimburse or pay any costs for preparing or submitting information in response to this notice.

Contracting Office Address:

Army Contracting Command – Detroit

ATTN: Justine Broughton

6501 E. Eleven Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000

Point of Contact(s):

Justine Broughton- Contract Specialist

Justine.r.broughton.civ@army.mil