Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

NAICS Category 332813 encompasses electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring metal products and components. These specialized surface treatment services involve applying protective, decorative, or functional coatings to metal parts through various chemical and mechanical processes. The services are critical for enhancing metal durability, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and aesthetic appearance across multiple industries, including aerospace, defense, maritime, and advanced manufacturing.

The federal contract awards in this category predominantly focus on metal finishing services for military and federal agencies, with typical contract values ranging from a few hundred to several hundred thousand dollars. The U.S. Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Defense Logistics Agency are frequent procurers of these services, often utilizing total small business set-asides. Recurring contract types include purchase orders and blanket purchase agreements for metal plating, anodizing, cadmium plating, and surface treatment of components for military equipment like missile systems, aircraft, and naval vessels. Frequently awarded contractors include veteran-owned and woman-owned small businesses such as Celf Services, Martin Military Inc., and Westfield Electroplating Company, with performance locations primarily at military depots and maintenance centers.

Recent federal contract opportunities continue to reflect the critical nature of these metal surface treatment services. Solicitations include requests for specialized coating services such as Teflon coating of aluminum mold surfaces, anodizing breech collars for the Watervliet Arsenal, corrosion anode procurement for naval vessels, and silver plating of aircraft components. Opportunities are predominantly set aside for small businesses and span agencies like the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Department of the Air Force, and Coast Guard. The requirements consistently emphasize precise technical specifications, short turnaround times, and the need for contractors to meet strict military and aerospace industry standards.