Market Survey Announcement_Industrial Resistance Spot welder.pdf

MARKET SURVEY ANNOUNCEMENT

Industrial Resistance Spot Welder

1. Introduction/Purpose

The purpose of this announcement is to conduct a market survey to solicit information, statement of interest, and capabilities from interested vendors in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) policy 3.2.1.2.1. This market survey is for a requirement to manufacture one (1) Industrial Resistance Spot Welder for the Federal Aviation Administration and will enable the FAA to review responses that are current and that will assist with the acquisition planning.

2. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333992 Welding and Soldering Equipment.

3. Scope of Work

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace (WJHTCAA) requires the procurement of (1) industrial resistance spot welder to support specialized enclosures and testing equipment for the agency.

The baseline for this requirement is a Brand Name or equal machine that meets or exceeds all the salient characteristics defined below:

-Form and Physical Dimensions

• Geometric Footprint: Must be confined to a 96”/36”/96” (L/W/H) footprint.

• Throat Depth: Must have a minimum throat depth of 24”.

-Power and Performance Capacity

• AWS D17.2 Welding Performance: must be AWS D17.2 compliant.

• Transformer Output: Must be capable to provide a 50% duty cycle when spot welding 0.063”

Aluminum (total two-sheet 0.125” combined thickness).

• Welding Variability: Must be capable of variable welding power.

• Facility Power Compatibility: Must operate on 480VAC/3ph/60 Hz utility power.

• Maximum Welding Capability: Must be capable of welding a total combined material thickness of

0.250” Aluminum (equal 0.125” thick sheets).

• Minimum Welding Capability: Must be capable of welding a total single-sheet thickness of 0.019” (26ga) Aluminum.

• Material Capability: Must be capable of welding the following materials

-5052-H32 Aluminum -6061-T6 Aluminum -316 Stainless Steel -308 Stainless Steel -A1008 Cold Rolled Steel

-Operational Features:

• Actuation: Must feature an electric foot switch for hands-free actuation.

• Computer Controlled Welding: Must include a digital microprocessor controller (Ex: Weld computer controller) configured to provide computer-controlled welding control.

• Weld Log Reporting: Must include a programmable digital microprocessor controller capable of storing distinct weld schedules (controlling squeeze, weld, hold, and of times, at a minimum) to be provided as a report-output.

• Electrode Type: Must include a 5RW electrode, or an electrode of equivalent performance.

• Electrode Size: Must include an electrode diameter of 1-1/4” or of equivalent performance.

-Safety Features

• Foot Switch Activation: Must include a two-stage foot switch (stage 1 clamps without power, stage 2 initiates weld) to prevent pinch-point injuries.

-Condition of Equipment:

• All equipment must be new, in current production, and supplied by an Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM) authorized distributor. Refurbished or grey market equipment will not be accepted.

-Deliverables

• One (1) basic consumables kit (including standard replacement copper alloy tips).

• Two (2) OEM Operation and Maintenance manuals in English provided in a digital and physical media format.

-Mandatory Delivery & Payment Terms:

• FOB Destination: Delivery must be strictly FOB Destination. All shipping, freight, delivery, and handling charges must be fully inclusive in the total quoted price. The Government will not pay separate, additional, or hidden freight fees.

• No Advance Payments: The Government will not accept, process, or authorize any down payments.

Advance payments, deposits, or milestone payments prior to delivery. Payment will be made strictly on (Net 30) after full delivery, inspection, and formal Government acceptance of all equipment.

-Delivery:

• Must be within 180 days of the award.

-On-site Training:

• The equipment must be provided with (1) day of on-site training for all WJHTCAA Metal Shop employees.

-Warranty:

• The equipment shall include a minimum 1-year standard commercial warranty covering parts and labor, beginning upon final FAA acceptance.

4. General Information

This announcement is NOT a Screening Information Request or Request for Proposal of any kind. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is not currently seeking, nor accepting, unsolicited proposals. Any costs associated with the market survey submittal are thus solely at the interested vendor’s expense.

This announcement is not intended to guarantee procurement of a service and will not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. Thus, this notice does not commit the FAA or the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.

Respondents must be registered in The System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for this requirement.

Submittal Requirements for Market Survey

Responses to this Market Survey must include the following:

a. Name of the Respondent, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS or UEI number, a statement regarding size status under NAICS code 333992.

b. A capabilities statement outlining your ability to provide the Industrial Resistance Spot Welder on a Brand Name or equal in accordance with the specification outlined in Section 3, (Scope of Work).

This submittal should not exceed five (5) pages in length. The submittal must specifically address each and all of the capability requirements.

5. Delivery of Submittal

All responses to this Market Survey must be submitted by Friday, November 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST to Kenneth Hitchens, Contracting Officer, AAQ-650 at Ken.Hitchens@faa.gov. Please send any questions to Ken.Hitchens@faa.gov by Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

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