Metal Valve Manufacturing

NAICS Category 33291 (Metal Valve Manufacturing) encompasses the production of various metal valves used in industrial, military, and commercial applications. This category includes manufacturers specializing in designing, fabricating, and supplying valves made from metals such as steel, bronze, and stainless steel. The valves range from simple gate and ball valves to complex safety relief and control valves used in critical systems across multiple industries, including defense, maritime, and industrial infrastructure.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS category predominantly involve the Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Supply Systems Command and Defense Logistics Agency. Most awards are small to medium-sized procurements ranging from $10,000 to $500,000, with contract durations typically spanning 6-18 months. The contracts are frequently set aside for small businesses, with total small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides being most common. Performance locations are distributed across military bases, naval shipyards, and distribution centers nationwide, with significant concentrations in maritime and naval logistics regions like San Diego, Norfolk, and Pearl Harbor.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a focused demand for specialized valve components across military and naval systems. The opportunities consistently target precise valve assemblies such as ball valves, safety relief valves, and hydraulic system valves with extremely specific technical requirements. Soliciting agencies include the Department of the Navy, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, and various naval shipyard contracting offices. Most opportunities require electronic quote submissions, strict compliance with military specifications, and detailed technical documentation. Delivery timelines typically range from 120-400 days after order, with quantities varying from 2-500 units per solicitation.