Pre-Solicitation Notice - Brand Name Purchase Miller ProHeat 35 Induction Heating System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W9127N26QA142
- Agency
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ENDIST Portland
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332811 Metal Heat Treating
- Place of performance
- Cascade Locks, Oregon 97014, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division, Portland District intends to solicit directly to small businesses for purchase of a Miller ProHeat 35 Liquid-Cooled Induction Heating System, with solicitation release anticipated September 2, 2026 and award anticipated September 15, 2026. The procurement is set aside for total small business and restricted to authorized dealers of the brand-name equipment under FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition procedures.
Place of performance is Bonneville Lock & Dam. The system will support critical structural welding operations for Headgate and Tail Log repairs that control water flow to powerhouse turbines during operational outages. Currently, Bonneville borrows outdated contact weld heater equipment from The Dalles Dam, creating logistical bottlenecks and scheduling conflicts.
The Miller ProHeat 35 possesses engineering specifications unavailable from competitors: 35 kW continuous-duty power output (versus 3–15 kW alternatives), 5–30 kHz output frequency for deep metal penetration (versus 30–100 kHz alternatives producing surface-only heating), and integrated multi-channel thermocouple temperature control for code compliance. The system's flexible liquid-cooled cables adapt to complex structural geometries required for HSS and engineered weld standards. Miller Electric Manufacturing holds the patent and maintains a direct-sales-only policy; market research identified three SAM.gov-active small business authorized distributors as potential sources.
The procurement is anticipated at $71,751.00 with a 60-day period of performance and Firm-Fixed Price basis. Contractor delivery is required within 8 weeks of award, including one day of onsite training at Bonneville Lock and Dam. NAICS 332811 (Metal Heat Treating); PSC 3424.
Notice text
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE – INTENT TO SOLICIT DIRECTLY TO SMALL BUSINESS
W9127N26QA142 – PURCHASE OF A MILLER PROHEAT 35 LIQUID-COOLED INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division (NWD), Portland District intends to issue a solicitation directly to small businesses that are authorized dealers of the Miller ProHeat35 Induction Heating System, a commercial supply under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 332811 – Metal Heat Treating. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 3424 – Metal Heat Treating and Non-Thermal Treating Equipment.
In accordance with (IAW) Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 12.102, for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) the government may document the decision to restrict competition, including the use of brand-name descriptions without allowing for ‘equal’ products. IAW RFO FAR 12.201(c), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for an acquisition at or below the SAT. Please reference that attached brand name determination.
Solicitation issue date is anticipated to be on or about: 02-September-2026
Solicitation close date is anticipated to be on or about: 09-September-2026
The resulting contract will be issued on a Firm-Fixed Price basis with a 60-day period of performance expected.
Contract award date is anticipated to be on or about: 15-September-2026
CONTRACTING OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Contract Specialist: Raymie Briddell
Email: Raymie.L.Briddell@usace.army.mil
Contracting Officer: Suzanne.W.Hunt
Email: Suzanne.W.Hunt@usace.army.mil
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Purchase of a Miller ProHeat 35 Liquid-Cooled Induction Heating System | Special Notice |
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