WELDER

The Department of the Army, MICC-Fort Drum, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation under solicitation number W911S225U1754 for the procurement of a portable welder. This requirement is designated as a small business set-aside (SBA) under NAICS code 333992, Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 3431, Electric Arc Welding Equipment. Responses to this solicitation are due by September 8, 2025.

The acquisition seeks a 400-amp portable diesel-powered welder suitable for mounting on a flatbed truck. Specific requirements include a DC current type with an amperage range of 20 A to 400 A and a minimum rated output of 400 A at 24 V with a 100% duty cycle. The unit must be compatible with stainless steel and steel, featuring a 3/16-inch rated carbon diameter. The welder must be equipped with a Kubota Tier 4 Final engine, cold weather starting aids such as a block heater and glow plugs, and an 11.5-gallon minimum fuel tank.

The equipment must provide single-phase auxiliary power with a minimum of 10,000 W continuous and 12,000 W peak. Physical constraints for the unit include a maximum width of 28 inches, a maximum height of 32 inches, and a maximum length of 60 inches, with a total net weight not exceeding 1,000 lbs. Operational noise levels are restricted to a maximum of 66 dB at idle and 71.6 dB during welding. The manufacturer must provide a three-year warranty on the equipment. David Fortune is the designated point of contact for this requirement.