Welding Certification Testing and Accreditation Services

This subcontract opportunity involves administering third-party welding certification exams and evaluations in accordance with AWS, HIWT, or NC3 standards. The services include not only conducting the practical and theoretical testing but also managing the associated documentation and ensuring compliance reporting requirements are met. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program and falls under the NAICS code 541380, which pertains to testing laboratories. The contract is issued by the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, part of the Department of Defense, with the place of performance based in San Diego, ZIP code 92136. The solicitation was made available on May 18, 2026, with responses due a week later on May 25, 2026, by 6:00 PM. This opportunity provides a specialized role within defense-related maintenance operations, focused on certifying and accrediting welders in compliance with recognized industry standards.