Ferrous Metal Foundries

Code 33151
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Parent NAICS
3315 - Foundries
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NAICS 33151, Ferrous Metal Foundries, encompasses manufacturing operations that produce castings and components made from ferrous metals such as iron and steel. These foundries specialize in creating complex metal parts through casting processes, which involve melting metal and pouring it into molds to create specific shapes and configurations. The foundries serve critical industries including defense, automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery manufacturing, producing components ranging from small intricate parts to large structural elements.

The Federal Contract Awards within this NAICS category demonstrate significant defense-related procurement activity. The opportunities predominantly feature military procurement, specifically through agencies like the Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency. Most solicitations are total small business set-asides, targeting foundries with specific manufacturing capabilities. Contract values range from small procurements of several units to more substantial orders involving specialized military components. Typical performance locations include military installations and industrial facilities across the United States, with a notable concentration in northeastern states.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities within this NAICS code show a focused demand for specialized metal components, particularly for military applications. The solicitations include requests for lever castings for cannon systems, forged round bars for naval submarine components, and various coupling half components. Procurement agencies like the Naval Sea Systems Command and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime are actively seeking small business vendors to provide precisely manufactured metal parts. The opportunities consistently require electronic submission, detailed technical specifications, and compliance with military standards, reflecting the technical complexity of the requested components.

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