Pre-Solicitation Notice - Brand Name Purchase Miller ProHeat 35 Induction Heating System

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