Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing

Code 33231
Parent/Child
Popular Federal Contract Opportunities
Not listed
Popular Federal Contract Awards
Not listed

NAICS Category 33231 (Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing) involves the production of specialized metal components and structures through precision fabrication techniques. This category encompasses manufacturers who transform metal plates, sheets, and structural elements into complex, engineered products for various industrial, military, and infrastructure applications. Fabrication processes typically include cutting, welding, forming, and finishing metal components to exact specifications, serving sectors ranging from aerospace and defense to marine and transportation infrastructure.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a robust market for specialized metal fabrication, with contracts consistently awarded to small businesses across multiple defense and federal agencies. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) emerges as a primary contracting authority, frequently soliciting fabricated metal components such as tank assemblies, trailers, platforms, and specialized structural elements. Contract values range from approximately $10,000 to several hundred thousand dollars, with delivery timelines typically spanning 90-250 days after order. Set-asides predominantly target small businesses, with particular emphasis on total small business, woman-owned small business, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business categories. Performance locations are distributed across military installations, naval bases, and federal logistics centers nationwide.

Recent federal contract opportunities within this NAICS category reveal diverse requirements from various government agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of the Air Force, Army Corps of Engineers, and Department of Energy. Specific solicitations include sophisticated projects such as manufacturing KC-46 maintenance platform systems, fabricating specialized marine infrastructure components like mooring buoys, constructing guard shacks and portable buildings, and producing precision metal components for scientific research facilities like the Electron Ion Collider project. Procurement strategies consistently emphasize technical compliance, precise manufacturing specifications, and delivery reliability, with most opportunities requiring electronic quote submissions and comprehensive technical documentation.

Generated 1/18/25, 12:15 AM