Plate Work Manufacturing

NAICS 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing) encompasses the fabrication and manufacturing of metal plates, sheets, and custom-engineered metal components for various industrial, military, and commercial applications. This category includes the production of specialized metal parts such as armor panels, tank assemblies, buoy components, access covers, and precision-cut metal sheets with specific dimensional and material specifications. Manufacturers in this category typically work with materials like steel, aluminum, copper-nickel alloys, and other metallic substances to create components that meet exacting military, maritime, and industrial standards.

Federal Contract Awards in this NAICS category primarily involve the U.S. Coast Guard, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and U.S. Navy, with contract values ranging from $2,742 to $2,086,140. Frequently awarded entities include H & G Marine Service Inc., Wet TECH Energy Inc., UMS Metal Fabricators Inc., and Rudy & Associates, which specialize in manufacturing maritime equipment, navigational aids, and precision metal components. Most awards are delivery orders under larger indefinite delivery contracts, with performance periods typically extending 12-18 months. These contracts are often set aside for small businesses, including woman-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with delivery locations spanning both CONUS and OCONUS military logistics centers.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities focus on procuring specialized metal components for military and maritime applications, including mooring buoys, tank assemblies, armor composite panels, access covers, and precision metal sheets. Solicitations are predominantly issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Navy, with most opportunities set aside for small businesses. Typical procurement quantities range from 3 to 1,065 units, with delivery timelines varying from 30 to 200 days after order. Performance locations include military bases, naval shipyards, and distribution centers across the United States, with specific delivery points at facilities in San Diego, Oklahoma, Hill, and various military logistics centers.