NAICS Code 331529: Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 500 employees
Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in pouring molten nonferrous metals (except aluminum) into molds to manufacture nonferrous castings (except nonferrous die-castings and aluminum castings). Establishments in this industry purchase nonferrous metals, such as copper, nickel, lead, and zinc, made in other establishments. Cross-references. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Government contracts for this product: PSC 9930 Memorials; Cemeterial and Mortuary Equipment and Supplies
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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331
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3315
- 33152
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3315
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331
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31-33
- Contract awards
- 108 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $17,377,049 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 331529
- Beryllium castings (except die-castings), unfinished manufacturing
- Brass foundries (except die-casting)
- Bronze foundries (except die-casting)
- Castings (except die-castings), nonferrous metals (except aluminum), unfinished, manufacturing
- Copper alloy castings (except die-castings), unfinished, manufacturing
- Copper foundries (except die-casting)
- Foundries (except die-casting), nonferrous metals (except aluminum)
- Investment castings, nonferrous metal (except aluminum), unfinished, manufacturing
- Lead castings (except die-castings), unfinished, manufacturing
- Magnesium castings (except die-castings), unfinished, manufacturing
- Nickel castings (except die-castings), unfinished, manufacturing
- Nonferrous metals (except aluminum) foundries (except die-casting)
- Nonferrous metals (except aluminum) unfinished castings (except die-castings) manufacturing
- Permanent mold castings, nonferrous metal (except aluminum), unfinished, manufacturing
- Sand castings, nonferrous metals (except aluminum), unfinished, manufacturing
- Ship and boat propellers, cast brass, bronze and copper (except die-casting), unfinished, manufacturing
- Titanium castings (except die-castings), unfinished, manufacturing
- White metal castings (except die-castings), unfinished, manufacturing
- Zinc castings (except die-castings), unfinished, manufacturing
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$43,415 |
| FY2026 | $19,211,065 |
| FY2025 | $17,377,049 |
| FY2024 | $16,385,400 |
| FY2023 | $25,612,125 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthews International Corporation | $14,396,263 | |
| 2 | Sabin Metal Corp | $1,406,372 | |
| 3 | Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. | $1,238,172 | |
| 4 | Wildcat Propellers, Inc. | $916,981 | |
| 5 | Cold Spring Granite Company | $732,818 | |
| 6 | Spaires Inc. | $106,013 | |
| 7 | The Carondelet Foundry Corporation | $79,806 | |
| 8 | Super Roco Steel & Tube, LTD. II | $47,576 | |
| 9 | Boeing Distribution Services X, Inc. | $39,161 | |
| 10 | Don Industrial Group LLC | $27,998 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 331529 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $15,129,080 | |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,914,742 | |
| 3 | Defense Logistics Agency | $1,753,934 | |
| 4 | Department of Commerce | $239,911 | |
| 5 | Department of the Navy | $82,406 | |
| 6 | Department of the Army | $47,576 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9930 Memorials; Cemeterial and Mortuary Equipment and Supplies | $15,129,080 | |
| 2 | 2010 Ship and Boat Propulsion Components | $2,170,175 | |
| 3 | 9660 Precious Metals Primary Forms | $1,406,372 | |
| 4 | 5310 Nuts and Washers | $293,997 | |
| 5 | 9540 Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal | $79,806 | |
| 6 | 9530 Bars and Rods, Nonferrous Base Metal | $47,576 | |
| 7 | 3040 Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment | $21,911 | |
| 8 | 6350 Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems | $17,204 | |
| 9 | 2530 Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components | $7,110 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $2,156,821 | |
| 2 | Michigan | $1,407,904 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $732,818 | |
| 4 | Florida | $168,434 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $51,959 | |
| 6 | Texas | $39,659 | |
| 7 | California | $23,127 | |
| 8 | New York | $14,844 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $12,863 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $7,902 | |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $7,677 | |
| 12 | Ohio | $4,732 | |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $3,786 | |
| 14 | Indiana | $2,900 | |
| 15 | Connecticut | $2,134 | |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $1,250 | |
| 17 | Arkansas | $980 | |
| 18 | Alabama | $100 |
Show all 18
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 331529 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Size Standards; Adoption of 2012 North American Industry Classification System for Size Standards |
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 331529?
NAICS 331529 is Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting), a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for brass foundries (except die-casting)?
The NAICS code for brass foundries (except die-casting) is 331529, Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting).
What is the NAICS code for bronze foundries (except die-casting)?
The NAICS code for bronze foundries (except die-casting) is 331529, Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting).
What is the NAICS code for copper foundries (except die-casting)?
The NAICS code for copper foundries (except die-casting) is 331529, Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting).
When did the size standard for NAICS 331529 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 331529 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards; Adoption of 2012 North American Industry Classification System for Size Standards" (77 FR 49991), published Aug 20, 2012 and effective Oct 1, 2012.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 331529?
Federal contracts under NAICS 331529 obligated $17,377,049 in fiscal year 2025 and $78,542,223 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 331529?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 331529 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Matthews International Corporation ($14,396,263); Sabin Metal Corp ($1,406,372); and Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. ($1,238,172).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 331529?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 331529 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Veterans Affairs ($15,129,080), Department of Homeland Security ($1,914,742) and Defense Logistics Agency ($1,753,934).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 331529?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 331529 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 9930 Memorials; Cemeterial and Mortuary Equipment and Supplies, 2010 Ship and Boat Propulsion Components and 9660 Precious Metals Primary Forms.
Where is the work under NAICS 331529 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 331529 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($2,156,821), Michigan ($1,407,904) and Minnesota ($732,818).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 331529?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 331529 is Washer, flat, solicitation from Aviation (DLA), posted October 21, 2026.
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