Welding Machine
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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
The Louisiana Air National Guard is soliciting quotes for one Miller Dynasty 800 TIG Welder, brand name or equal, with accessories, for precision TIG welding of aerospace ground equipment. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due May 22, 2026, by 11:00 am CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Miller Dynasty 800 TIG Welder, 208-600 V, or equal, including two (2) hand remotes and all necessary accessories for a complete, functional system. The welder will be used for precision TIG welding of aerospace ground equipment, support equipment, and off-equipment aircraft components. Key specifications include:
- Compatibility with existing Miller equipment and controls.
- Capability to weld up to 1 inch Aluminum.
- Features such as AC Frequency Control, Quiet Pulse or Pulse welding, Lift Arc Capability, cooler power supply, and Cooler-On-Demand auxiliary cooling system.
- Inclusion of Wireless Hand Control 301582 (or equal) and RCC-14 Current Control (or equal).
- Program memory for switching between different base metals.
- Only new equipment is acceptable; used, refurbished, or remanufactured items are not.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Delivery: FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance at NAS JRB New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana (400 Russell Ave, New Orleans, LA 70143, Bldg 31, ATTN: MSgt Marvin Vides).
- Solicitation Number: W50S7Z26QM001.
- Solicitation Issue Date: May 13, 2026.
- Questions Due: May 19, 2026, by 11:00 AM CST.
- Quote Response Deadline: May 22, 2026, by 11:00 am CDT.
- Award Basis: The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None" basis. Offerors must state the earliest available delivery date, which may be considered in the award decision.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2. The applicable NAICS Code is 333992 (Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing) with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 employees.
Additional Notes
Bidders must review all incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to covered defense telecommunications equipment and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment procedures, to ensure compliance. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.