Updated 27 April 2026 - Mobile Welding Machines/Trailers

The United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, operating under the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure three mobile welding machines and three trailers through this pre-solicitation notice. The welding systems must be diesel-powered, engine-driven units capable of providing true DC constant current/constant voltage output that enables seamless transition between Stick, MIG, flux-cored, and DC TIG welding processes without external modules or manual reconfiguration. These systems must deliver simultaneous, independent weld output and high-capacity generator power without derating, support air carbon arc gouging with 3/16-inch electrodes, and provide high open-circuit voltage for reliable arc starts over extended lead lengths. The generator specifications require 12,000 peak watts peak output and 10,000 watts continuous output with 1-phase, 120/240VA and 50Hz capability. Evaluation will be conducted on commercial items using the "most advantageous to the government" standard, and interested offerors are encouraged to submit technical sheets and photographs of proposed equipment. The solicitation was posted on April 22, 2026, with a pre-solicitation response due date of May 1, 2026, and an anticipated award date of May 8, 2026.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement, as the requirement is for an overseas location at Kapaun Air Station in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The trailers must include specifications such as US size ball hitch 1-7/8" (preferred) or EU size ball hitch 50mm (acceptable), safety chains, fenders, minimum four tie-down points, fire extinguisher mounts, and at least one landing gear, with dimensions to be determined based on the specific welder specifications. The requirement is for commercial welding equipment comparable to the Miller Big Blue 400 Kubota ArcReach Pre-Assembled Trailer Package, though this is referenced as a baseline for comparison rather than as an incumbent contractor specification. Funds are presently available for this procurement. The contract falls under NAICS code 333992 (Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 3431 (Electric Arc Welding Equipment), with the Contracting Specialist Ms. Cevonia Joshua and Contracting Officer Mr. Autry Fontenot available as points of contact.