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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Sources Saught/Request for Information (RFI) Miller Welders

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W56HZV26R0042Federal

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data from potential vendors regarding the commercial availability and manufacturing capabilities for the Miller Syncrowave 400 welder and Miller XMT 350 CC/CV welder, along with the Miller suitcase feeder. This RFI, identified by solicitation number W56HZV26R0042, is strictly for acquisition planning and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. Vendors are invited to submit information on their ability to supply these specific welding units, which must meet detailed technical specifications including multi-process welding capabilities such as MIG, TIG, Stick, flux-cored, and carbon arc cutting, along with compatible input voltage ranges and output amperage ratings. The equipment must align with NAICS code 333992 and respond to requirements for commercial availability, manufacturing expertise, delivery timelines, and place of performance. All responses must come from firms with a valid System for Award Management (SAM) registration, including an active CAGE code and Unique Entity Identifier. Respondents are required to declare their business size status as small or other than small, with service-disabled veteran-owned small business status being a key consideration due to the total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. Submissions must include company contact details, summaries of prior relevant contracts or production experience, and an assessment of the appropriateness of the assigned NAICS code. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing responses. Responses must be submitted via email to Justine Broughton by 11:00 AM EST on May 20, 2026, and may include product literature and illustrations to support claims of capability. No formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, inspection protocols, packaging requirements, or pricing data are included, as this is a pre-solicitation effort solely intended to inform future acquisition decisions.

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

NAICS

333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MI

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SBA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc- Dta
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OfficeWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA
Office AddressWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA
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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: contact@example.gov 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


contact@example.gov

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