Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332215 encompasses the manufacturing of metal kitchen cookware, utensils, cutlery, and flatware excluding precious metals. This sector includes the production of commercial and institutional food preparation and serving equipment such as cooking pans, baking sheets, kitchen utensils, serving tongs, can openers, and various other metal kitchen tools. Manufacturers in this category produce items for both government and commercial markets, focusing on durability, functionality, and compliance with specific technical specifications.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate consistent procurement of kitchen and food service equipment by various government agencies, particularly the Defense Logistics Agency and Department of Defense. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders ranging from $15 to $5,600, with delivery timelines typically between 30 to 180 days. Frequent awardees include Pueblo Hotel Supply Co, Shamrock Foods, and Terravive LLC, with many being small businesses, woman-owned businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Funding agencies commonly include the General Services Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and military branch procurement commands, with delivery locations spanning military bases, medical centers, and various government facilities across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a robust market for kitchen equipment procurement, with solicitations focusing on specific items like multi-fuel stoves, baking and roasting ovens, food service equipment, and specialized military kitchen tools. Opportunities are predominantly set aside for small businesses and target agencies such as the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence, Department of the Army, and Department of the Navy. Most solicitations request electronic quote submissions for quantities ranging from 1 to 500 units, with delivery requirements typically within 30 to 180 days. Performance locations include military installations, training facilities, and various government sites across the continental United States, with a strong emphasis on meeting precise technical specifications and supporting military and institutional food service operations.