Welding Positioners And Manipulators

Code 3436
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Industrial Products & Services
Spend Category Level 2
Machinery & Components
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PSC Category 3436 encompasses welding positioners and manipulators, which are specialized equipment designed to support and rotate workpieces during welding processes. These precision instruments enable manufacturers, repair facilities, and industrial workshops to improve welding accuracy, efficiency, and ergonomics. The equipment ranges from small welding tables and positioning units to large-scale rotating systems capable of handling heavy loads, serving various industries including defense, manufacturing, and maintenance sectors.

The federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate a robust procurement pattern with multiple agencies purchasing welding-related equipment. The Department of the Navy, Army Materiel Command, and Air Force are the most frequent purchasers, with contract values ranging from approximately $5,000 to $472,553. Most awards are designated as total small business set-asides, frequently awarded to small, minority-owned, or woman-owned businesses such as B & H International LLC, Giga, Inc., and Texas Metal Works. The equipment procured includes welding tables, positioners, manipulators, and specialized positioning systems, with performance locations primarily across military bases and depots in states like Florida, Alabama, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

The recent federal contract opportunity posted by the Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB represents a typical solicitation in this category. The opportunity seeks a specific "Weld Acorn Table and Accessories" through a total small business set-aside, with quotes due by August 5, 2024. The procurement will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror, with technical acceptability determined by conformance to the Statement of Work and an assessment of item, price, and supplier risk. This opportunity follows the pattern of previous awards by emphasizing small business participation and precise technical specifications for welding-related equipment.

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