weld equipment - sole source

The Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal seeks the purchase of two commercial welding fume extraction demonstration units under a sole-source restriction to S.J. Smith, with an offer due date of August 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM. This is a Firm Fixed Price purchase order restricted under FAR 12.102(a) (Simplified Acquisition Threshold exception), foreclosing competition.

Place of performance is Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois. The procurement covers one Dynasty 400 Auto Line 208–600V welding machine with wireless foot control (PN: MIL-951000002) and one DeltaWeld 500 230/460V MIGrunner with IntellX Elite Dual Feeder (PN: 951000154), both for delivery by September 25, 2026 to Building 299. The contractor bears all transportation costs under FOB Destination terms.

The NAICS code is 333992, Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing; PSC code is 3424, Metal Heat Treating and Non-Thermal Treating Equipment. The procurement is designated for women-owned small businesses with a 500-employee size standard.

The justification for sole-source award emphasizes that these demonstration units are already on-site since June 2026 and registered under a manufacturer account, bypassing extended factory lead times and ensuring immediate access to required safety and fume extraction technology. Purchasing the demonstration units yields significant capital cost savings compared to new factory orders and eliminates shipping costs. Market research was completed on August 6, 2026 through participation in safety shows and technical evaluations. Pricing is fixed based on standard retail pricing with special demonstration discounts. Award will be made without discussions with offerors. Inspection and acceptance are delegated to W52H1B (RIA-JMTC). Payment will be made through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using invoice and receiving report combo documents.