American Welding Society, Inc.
Doral, FL Doing business as AWS
- UEI
- W5V9KLJJS8F9
- CAGE
- 31505, 99GN5
- Primary NAICS
- 923110 Administration of Education Programs
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 8669 NW 36th St ste 130, Doral, FL 33166, USA
- Website
- aws.org
- Founded
- 1919
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $50M-$100M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Professional Services
- Human Resource & Employment Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $895 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| American welding certification | Federal Correctional Institution Ashland (BOP) | $895 | |
| AWS certified welding inspector course | Coast Guard | $3,590 | |
| Internal training purchases course title: AWS welding symbols | Shared Services Center | $12,500 | |
| Purchase Order W91QF515P0054 | MICC Fort Lee | $15,000 | |
| AWS entry welder program (base YR) | MICC Fort Lee | $8,510 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Community College District | 2436592 | $75,000 | |
| Lorain County Community College District | 2000539 | $30,000 |
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About the company
American Welding Society, Inc. (AWS) is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2001, with its headquarters located in Doral, Florida. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, AWS specializes in welding certification, training, and educational services for the federal government and industry partners. The organization provides professional certification programs, training courses, and technical support related to welding standards and workforce development.
AWS has secured multiple federal contract awards, primarily focused on welding certification and training services. These contracts include a purchase order for an AWS Certified Welding Inspector Course awarded by the U.S. Coast Guard in June 2021, valued at $3,590, and another contract with the Federal Correctional Institution Ashland in July 2025 for American Welding Certification, valued at $895. The organization has also participated in subcontract work with Lockheed Martin Corporation, specifically involving AWS D17.1 certification training and work permit fees. None of these contract awards utilized set-aside designations, indicating AWS competes in the open federal marketplace.
In the grant space, AWS has engaged in educational partnerships, most notably a sub-grant award with Lorain County Community College District in September 2021. This grant was part of the Weld-Ed initiative, which involves establishing regional welding education centers. The grant's scope included developing welding technician degree programs, hosting training modules, organizing technology demonstrations, collecting industry needs data, and coordinating communication between educational institutions and industry members. Through this grant, AWS supports workforce development by helping educational institutions enhance their welding education and training programs, connecting academic institutions with industry requirements and professional standards.
Quick answers
Is American Welding Society, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. American Welding Society, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 4, 2027.
What are American Welding Society, Inc.'s CAGE codes?
American Welding Society, Inc. has 2 CAGE codes: 31505 and 99GN5. Its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is W5V9KLJJS8F9.
How much has American Welding Society, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $895 to American Welding Society, Inc. in fiscal year 2025.
What is American Welding Society, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
American Welding Society, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is American welding certification (15B10225P00000128), from Federal Correctional Institution Ashland (BOP), on July 1, 2025.
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