Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)

NAICS 331529 encompasses other nonferrous metal foundries that do not specialize in die-casting, focusing on the manufacturing of metal components made from various nonferrous alloys. These foundries produce a wide range of metal parts and products, including marine propellers, washers, bearings, bells, and other specialized metal components. The category covers manufacturers that create precision metal parts for military, maritime, aerospace, and industrial applications using advanced casting and metalworking techniques.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS code predominantly feature small dollar-value purchase orders from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, typically ranging from $100 to $22,000. Key contractors include J.T.D. Stamping Co Inc., Boeing Distribution Services, Kampi Components Co Inc., and Wildcat Propellers, Inc. Many awards are for standard hardware components like washers, propellers, and marine equipment. The contracts are predominantly firm fixed-price purchase orders with performance periods between 3-12 months. Most awards are not set aside for specific business types, indicating open competition. Funding agencies include the Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, and Naval Sea Systems Command.

Recent federal contract opportunities reflect complex procurement requirements for specialized metal components. The Naval Surface Warfare Center is conducting market research for Surface Ship Monobloc Propellers and Propeller Caps for multiple naval vessel classes, including CVN-77, DDG-1000, LHD-1, and LCC-19. The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime has solicited a small business set-aside for Counterbalance Weights. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating procurement of specialized propellers for 154' WPC class vessels from Michigan Wheel Operations, LLC. These opportunities demonstrate a continued need for precise, high-quality metal components supporting maritime and defense infrastructure.