Papr weld hood

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting commercial items for the procurement of 50 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Welding Hoods manufactured to detailed technical specifications. The hoods must include comprehensive components such as a blower assembly, HEPA filter, batteries, battery charger, flowmeter, helmet assembly, and advanced lens technology with four operating modes for welding, cutting, and grinding applications. Key requirements include NIOSH and ANSI certifications, specific performance characteristics including a lightweight blower under 2.2 pounds, dual air speeds, 1,200 hours of battery life, and precise dimensional specifications. The solicitation specifically references the Miller Electric PAPR Weld Hood (Part #264575) with HEPA filter and ANSI Z87.1+2015 certification as the target product. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to naomi.larson@dla.mil, and offers are due by 11:00 AM on August 5, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333992 for Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing, utilizing commercial and simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13.5. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documentation. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price supply agreement requiring FOB destination delivery to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington by September 30, 2025. Offerors must complete pricing for each Contract Line Item Number, provide their CAGE code, submit all required representations and certifications, include manufacturer information, and ensure current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The place of performance is specified as Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Receiving Officer PSNS Building 514 D1, 1400 Farragut Ave N4523A, Bremerton, WA 98314-5001.