Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing

NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) encompasses the production of precision metal fasteners and small hardware components used across multiple industrial and military applications. These items include hexagon head cap screws, self-locking nuts, shoulder bolts, spring tension washers, mounting brackets, rivets, and various specialized mechanical attachment components. Manufacturers in this category produce hardware designed to meet exacting military specifications and commercial engineering standards.

Recent federal contract awards in this NAICS category demonstrate a consistent pattern of small to moderate value procurements, typically ranging from $2,000 to $312,000, with durations between 90 and 508 days. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime are the primary awarding agencies, with frequent contractors including Noble Supply & Logistics, Boeing Distribution Services, Fastenal Company, and various small business vendors. Many awards utilize total small business, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides. Delivery locations are predominantly DLA distribution centers across the United States, with performance periods typically extending into 2025.

Federal contract opportunities under this NAICS code reflect consistent demand for specialized hardware components, predominantly from the Defense Logistics Agency. Current solicitations seek specific quantities of items like mounting plates, hexagon head cap screws, nonmetallic seals, shoulder bolts, and various nuts and washers. Most opportunities are electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitations with delivery timelines ranging from 20 to 597 days after order. Procurement quantities vary widely, from single units to several thousand, with most opportunities set aside for small businesses and targeting delivery to various military logistics distribution centers across domestic and international locations.