Arcos Industries LLC, a small business manufacturer headquartered in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, has been awarded a $45,000 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) for the supply of welding and soldering equipment and accessories. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, was awarded on November 24, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of March 9, 2026. All work will be performed at Arcos Industries' facility in Mount Carmel. The procurement originated from a competitive solicitation posted in April 2025 under NAICS code 333992 (Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 3439, with requirements for compliance with Buy American provisions, Free Trade Agreements, and Balance of Payments Program regulations.
Arcos Industries specializes in manufacturing welding consumables including electrodes, rods, coil weld inserts, and welding rings made from specialized alloys that comply with rigorous military specifications. These products are designated as critical materials for naval shipbuilding, maintenance, and fleet readiness, with many classified as "Special Emphasis Material" due to their importance in safety-critical shipboard systems. The contractor is required to submit extensive quality assurance documentation, including ISO-9001 certification and material traceability records through the Wide Area Workflow system for review and acceptance prior to shipment. This award reflects NAVSUP's continued reliance on Arcos Industries as a qualified supplier, with the company having received numerous federal contract awards totaling several million dollars since its registration in the System for Award Management in 2005.