PSC 3438: Miscellaneous Welding Equipment
3438 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for miscellaneous welding equipment, in the metalworking machinery group. Here are the contracts open under it now, the NAICS codes it pairs with, and who buys and wins this work.
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Spending, FY2025
- $3.8 million
- Share to small businesses, since FY2024
- 91%
Open count as of Oct 11, 2026, 6:08 PM ET.
Where 3438 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 34: Metalworking Machinery
- Code 3438: Miscellaneous Welding Equipment
NAICS codes used with PSC 3438
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 3438 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years | Open notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333992 | Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | $7.1 million | — |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $499,499 | — |
| 332216 | Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing | $252,741 | — |
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | $250,363 | — |
| 339940 | Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing | $233,583 | — |
| 333517 | Machine Tool Manufacturing | $212,202 | — |
Who buys under PSC 3438
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 3438 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $5.9 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $938,972 |
| Department of the Navy | $597,357 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $499,499 |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $342,652 |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $252,741 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $249,283 |
| Department of the Air Force | $169,345 |
Federal spending under PSC 3438 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3.5 million |
| FY2025 | $3.8 million |
| FY2026 (incomplete) | $2.1 million |
Headline figures use FY2025, the last complete year. FY2026 is still incomplete and will rise until about early January 2027 as Defense data arrives: USAspending.gov publishes Defense contracts 90 days after they're signed.
Who wins PSC 3438 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Kipper Tool Company | $1.8 million |
| Earlbeck Corporation | $1.4 million |
| Wright Tool Company, LLC | $831,070 |
| Roy Smith Company | $503,392 |
| Amentum Services, Inc. | $499,499 |
| S.J. Smith Co., Inc | $371,604 |
| Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. | $347,126 |
| The Tools Man, Inc. | $252,741 |
| XY-Systems, Inc. | $233,583 |
| Southco & Assoc., Inc. | $197,120 |
Linked names have a FedReady profile, which shows the NAICS codes a business is registered as small under. Most large companies have none.
Related PSC codes
- 3405 Saws and Filing Machines
- 3408 Machining Centers and Way-Type Machines
- 3410 Electrical and Ultrasonic Erosion Machines
- 3411 Boring Machines
- 3412 Broaching Machines
- 3413 Drilling and Tapping Machines
- 3414 Gear Cutting and Finishing Machines
- 3415 Grinding Machines
- 3416 Lathes
- 3417 Milling Machines
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 3438?
3438 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for miscellaneous welding equipment, under 34 (Metalworking Machinery). Agencies put a PSC on every contract to record what they bought.
What is the difference between a PSC and a NAICS code?
A PSC describes what the government is buying. A NAICS code describes the industry of the business doing the work, and it sets the SBA size standard for small business set-asides. Every contract notice has both.
Which NAICS code goes with PSC 3438?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 3438 go with NAICS 333992 (Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing), according to USAspending.gov. The contracting officer picks the NAICS code for each solicitation, so check the notice.
How do I find contracts that use PSC 3438?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.