Bid guide
How to bid on 3x Welding Rigs for the United States Coast Guard
What the agency is buying
The United States Coast Guard is seeking quotes for three complete welding rig setups. Each setup includes a Miller Electric welding machine (P/N: 907836003), a machine cover (P/N: 301713), and a welding machine trailer (P/N: 301438). The equipment must be new and include manufacturer manuals and warranties.
All items must be delivered to USCG Base Honolulu, located at 400 Sand Island Pkwy, Honolulu, HI, 96819. Your pricing must include all freight costs to this destination. This is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting any questions about this solicitation is September 16, 2026, by 10:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time. Questions should be sent via email to [email protected]. Questions received after this time may not be answered.
Your complete quote must be submitted by September 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time. Quotes should also be emailed to [email protected]. Late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for small businesses that supply welding and soldering equipment. The applicable NAICS code is 333992, for Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing, and the PSC code is 3433, for Gas Welding, Heat Cutting, and Metalizing Equipment.
Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for an award.
How to respond
To access the full details and any attachments for this solicitation, click the “View original source” button. If the first click takes you to a homepage, click the button again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.
Prepare your quote based on the specifications provided, ensuring it includes the cost of freight to Honolulu. Submit your quote via email to [email protected] before the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all specifications to ensure your quote precisely matches the requested Miller Electric part numbers and quantities. Confirm that your proposed equipment is new and includes all required manuals and warranties.
Since the award will be based on the lowest price inclusive of freight, accurately calculate and include all shipping costs to Honolulu. Double-check your SAM registration status to ensure it is active before submitting your quote. If you have any questions, submit them by the deadline to ensure you have all necessary information.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Coast Guard; the original posting controls.

