Nonferrous Forging

NAICS 332112 (Nonferrous Forging) encompasses the manufacturing of metal components primarily involving forging, shaping, and forming non-iron based metals through processes like hammering, pressing, or rolling. This category includes the production of specialized metallic parts such as bolts, screws, springs, connectors, electrical hardware, and structural components. The manufacturers in this category typically serve industries requiring precision-engineered metal parts, with a significant focus on military and defense applications.

The federal contract awards demonstrate a robust pattern of procurement primarily through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with most contracts being firm fixed-price purchase orders ranging from under $100 to approximately $50,000. Frequent awardees include small businesses like Rudy & Associates, Preci-Manufacturing, Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing, and companies such as Boeing Distribution Services. Most awards are not set aside, though some target specific small business designations like service-disabled veteran-owned or women-owned businesses. The awards consistently involve technical hardware components like machine bolts, metal bars, electrical connectors, springs, and specialized mechanical parts, with delivery timelines typically extending 3-12 months and performance locations primarily at various DLA distribution centers.

The federal contract opportunities follow a similar pattern, with the DLA Land and Maritime and DLA Aviation predominantly soliciting small quantities of specialized metal components and electrical hardware. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with quantities ranging from 13 to 5,797 units. Common product categories include machine screws, electrical connectors, pressure switches, helical springs, and structural metal components. Delivery requirements typically span 65-348 days, with performance locations at various DLA distribution centers across the United States. The solicitations consistently emphasize electronic quote submission, often with specific approved manufacturing sources and strict technical specifications.