Strate Welding Supply Co., Inc.

Strate Welding Supply Co., Inc. is a federal contractor primarily providing welding supplies, gas cylinder rentals, and industrial gas refills to the U.S. government. The company specializes in supporting welding operations and maintenance activities for federal agencies, particularly the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). As a parent company registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), Strate Welding Supply Co., Inc. has maintained an active presence in federal contracting, with its most recent award occurring on October 1, 2022.

The majority of Strate Welding Supply Co., Inc.'s federal contract awards have been in support of FLETC operations in Brunswick and Waycross, Georgia. The company has consistently provided gas cylinder rentals, refills, and welding supplies to support FLETC's training facilities, welding shops, and fabrication activities. These contracts have typically been awarded as firm-fixed-price blanket purchase agreement (BPA) calls, with values ranging from approximately $1,300 to $8,000. While some earlier awards were designated as total small business set-asides, more recent contracts have not carried specific set-aside designations. The company appears to operate primarily as a prime contractor, with no major subcontractors mentioned in the available contract data.

Strate Welding Supply Co., Inc. holds at least one significant indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contract with FLETC. This single-award IDV, valued at $20,622.37, was established in 2021 to provide welding gases, cylinder rentals, and refills through September 2025. The IDV supports multiple FLETC facilities in Georgia and allows for the issuance of BPA calls to meet ongoing operational needs. Task orders under this IDV have covered a range of welding-related supplies and services, including routine maintenance, fabrication support, and the provision of industrial gases for training purposes. This long-term agreement demonstrates FLETC's continued reliance on Strate Welding Supply Co., Inc. for critical welding and gas supply services in support of federal law enforcement training activities.