Updated 27 April 2026 - Mobile Welding Machines/Trailers

SOL #: F3N0426061A001Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

APO, AE, 09021-3076, United States

Place of Performance

Kaiserslautern, DE-RP, Germany

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

PSC

Electric Arc Welding Equipment (3431)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 22, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 27, 2026
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Response Deadline
May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

This Presolicitation Notice announces the government's intent to acquire three (3) Mobile Welding Machines and three (3) Trailers for use in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The requirement is for a mobile, engine-driven welding system with specific capabilities and associated trailers. Responses are due by May 1, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement includes three mobile, engine-driven welding systems providing true DC constant current/constant voltage (CC/CV) output for Stick, MIG, flux-cored, and DC TIG welding without external modules or reconfiguration. Systems must offer simultaneous, independent weld output and high-capacity generator power (12,000 peak watts/10,000 continuous, 1-phase, 120/240VA & 50hz) without derating, supporting auxiliary equipment. Welders must be diesel-powered and support air carbon arc gouging with 3/16-inch electrodes, providing high open-circuit voltage for reliable arc starts.

The three accompanying trailers should be flatbed type, comparable to the Miller Big Blue 400 Kubota ArcReach® Pre-Assembled Trailer Package. They must be suitable for transporting the welding machine and accessories around a construction site, with dimensions matching the welder. Required features include safety chains, fenders, a minimum of four tie-down points, a fire extinguisher mount, and at least one landing gear. A US size ball hitch of 1-7/8" is preferred, with a 50mm EU size ball hitch being acceptable; a pintle hitch is not preferred. Welding machines are to be mounted on trailers, with customer mounting at the delivery location acceptable if all hardware is included.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
  • Product Service Code (PSC): 3431 (Electric Arc Welding Equipment)
  • NAICS Code: 333992
  • Place of Performance: Kaiserslautern, Germany
  • Set-Aside: None (due to overseas location)
  • Response Due: May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM Z
  • Anticipated Award Date: May 8, 2026
  • Published: April 27, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Interested offerors are encouraged to provide a tech sheet and/or photos of the item they intend to quote. Evaluation of commercial items will utilize RFO 52.212-2, selecting the offer most advantageous to the government. This acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Ms. Cevonia JoshuaPRIMARY
Autry FontenotSECONDARY

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