NAICS Code 332111: Iron and Steel Forging
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 750 employees
Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing iron and steel forgings from purchased iron and steel by hammering mill shapes. Establishments making iron and steel forgings and further manufacturing (e.g., machining, assembling) a specific manufactured product are classified in the industry of the finished product. Iron and steel forging establishments may perform surface finishing operations, such as cleaning and deburring, on the forgings they manufacture.
Government contracts for this product: PSC 1025 Guns, over 150 mm through 200 mm
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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332
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3321
- 33211
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3321
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332
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31-33
- Contract awards
- 725 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $23,789,800 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 332111
- Cold forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished
- Drop forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished
- Ferrous forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished
- Forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished
- Gun forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished
- Hammer forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished
- Horseshoes, ferrous forged, made from purchased iron or steel
- Hot forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished
- Iron forgings made from purchased iron, unfinished
- Press forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished
- Steel forgings made from purchased steel, unfinished
- Upset forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $321,508,828 |
| FY2025 | $23,789,800 |
| FY2024 | $36,983,572 |
| FY2023 | $36,080,663 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $291,660,000 | |
| 2 | Columbus Mckinnon Corp | $6,117,298 | |
| 3 | Lister Chain & Forge Inc. | $4,095,771 | |
| 4 | Scot Forge Company | $3,718,776 | |
| 5 | Gil-Mar Defense LLC | $3,149,520 | |
| 6 | Norcatec LLC | $2,935,680 | |
| 7 | Cfmw, LLC | $1,722,485 | |
| 8 | Tact360, Inc. | $1,120,700 | |
| 9 | Patriot Forge Corporation | $1,082,878 | |
| 10 | Custom Alloy, LLC | $641,429 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 332111 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $303,995,782 | |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $11,533,404 | |
| 3 | Defense Logistics Agency | $4,294,771 | |
| 4 | Department of the Navy | $1,322,258 | |
| 5 | Department of State | $170,743 | |
| 6 | Department of Transportation | $78,433 | |
| 7 | Air Force | $59,984 | |
| 8 | General Services Administration | $32,029 | |
| 9 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $21,424 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1025 Guns, over 150 mm through 200 mm | $294,234,965 | |
| 2 | 4010 Chain and Wire Rope | $10,186,403 | |
| 3 | 2530 Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components | $4,319,761 | |
| 4 | 9510 Bars and Rods | $1,962,821 | |
| 5 | 2630 Tires, Solid and Cushion | $1,878,240 | |
| 6 | 4030 Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain | $1,700,752 | |
| 7 | 9640 Iron and Steel Primary and Semifinished Products | $1,493,957 | |
| 8 | 9535 Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Foil: Nonferrous Base Metal | $1,120,700 | |
| 9 | 1015 Guns, 75 mm through 125 mm | $948,822 | |
| 10 | 1095 Miscellaneous Weapons | $641,429 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $291,662,763 | |
| 2 | Texas | $6,691,900 | |
| 3 | New York | $6,582,480 | |
| 4 | Washington | $4,186,412 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $3,934,042 | |
| 6 | Florida | $1,676,013 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $1,378,663 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $752,220 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $637,451 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $445,018 | |
| 11 | California | $347,036 | |
| 12 | Ohio | $335,802 | |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $129,368 | |
| 14 | Michigan | $111,762 | |
| 15 | Arizona | $102,627 | |
| 16 | Georgia | $96,705 | |
| 17 | Montana | $87,230 | |
| 18 | Alabama | $65,111 | |
| 19 | North Carolina | $46,035 | |
| 20 | Minnesota | $30,456 | |
| 21 | Louisiana | $29,773 | |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $23,335 | |
| 23 | West Virginia | $22,630 | |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $18,353 | |
| 25 | Connecticut | $17,915 | |
| 26 | Nebraska | $10,803 | |
| 27 | Indiana | $9,269 | |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $6,007 | |
| 29 | Tennessee | $5,775 | |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $4,830 | |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $3,362 | |
| 32 | Idaho | $2,592 | |
| 33 | Kansas | $1,488 | |
| 34 | Missouri | $1,385 |
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
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 332111?
NAICS 332111 is Iron and Steel Forging, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What is the NAICS code for iron forgings made from purchased iron, unfinished?
The NAICS code for iron forgings made from purchased iron, unfinished is 332111, Iron and Steel Forging.
What is the NAICS code for steel forgings made from purchased steel, unfinished?
The NAICS code for steel forgings made from purchased steel, unfinished is 332111, Iron and Steel Forging.
What is the NAICS code for forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished?
The NAICS code for forgings made from purchased iron or steel, unfinished is 332111, Iron and Steel Forging.
When did the size standard for NAICS 332111 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 332111 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards for Manufacturing" (81 FR 4469), published Jan 26, 2016 and effective Feb 26, 2016.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 332111?
Federal contracts under NAICS 332111 obligated $23,789,800 in fiscal year 2025 and $418,362,863 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 332111?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 332111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. ($291,660,000), Columbus Mckinnon Corp ($6,117,298) and Lister Chain & Forge Inc. ($4,095,771).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 332111?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 332111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($303,995,782), Department of Homeland Security ($11,533,404) and Defense Logistics Agency ($4,294,771).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 332111?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 332111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 1025 Guns, over 150 mm through 200 mm; 4010 Chain and Wire Rope; and 2530 Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components.
Where is the work under NAICS 332111 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 332111 over the last 12 months are Kentucky ($291,662,763), Texas ($6,691,900) and New York ($6,582,480).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 332111?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 332111 is Armor cmpst panel, solicitation from Construction and Equipment (DLA), posted October 28, 2026.
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