Support Activities for Metal Mining

NAICS 213114 (Support Activities for Metal Mining) encompasses technical and professional services that directly support metal mining operations without engaging in the extraction process itself. These support activities include mineral exploration, geological surveying, mining site preparation, and specialized technical consulting services. The category focuses on providing critical technical infrastructure and analytical services that facilitate metal mining research, development, and operational planning.

The Federal Contract Awards in this NAICS category demonstrate a focus on specialized scientific and technical services. Two notable awards from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) were made to Zirchron LLC, a minority-owned business, totaling $10,400 for mineral separation services. These contracts, ranging from $2,700 to $7,700, support geoscience research with firm fixed-price delivery orders. A separate award to Rocscience Inc. for $17,845.75 highlights the category's broader technological support, in this case providing geotechnical analysis software to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most awards appear to be relatively small-dollar, short-duration contracts without specific set-aside designations, suggesting a competitive and specialized market.

While the provided data does not include specific Federal Contract Opportunities, the awards suggest that potential future opportunities would likely involve scientific research support, technical consulting, mineral analysis services, and specialized software solutions for geological and mining-related research. Potential agencies soliciting these services include the U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Transportation, and Mine Safety and Health Administration. The opportunities would likely target businesses with specialized technical capabilities in mineral separation, geoscience research, and advanced analytical technologies.