Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

The NAICS category 333131, Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, encompasses the production and procurement of specialized equipment and components used in mining, drilling, and associated geological exploration activities. This includes machinery such as drilling rigs, rock drills, sonic drilling equipment, hydraulic breakers, mining lighting systems, and related tooling and accessories. The equipment serves various industries including geological research, construction, environmental assessment, and underground resource exploration.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities across multiple government agencies, predominantly the Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contract values range from a few hundred dollars to over $1.2 million, with typical performance periods spanning several months to a year. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Central Mine Equipment Company, Terra Sonic International, Geoprobe Systems, and Rudy & Associates. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders, with approximately 20% utilizing small business set-aside designations. Performance locations are distributed across the United States, with a concentration in western and midwestern states.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities include specialized equipment procurements from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which sought sole-source acquisitions for a DuraFRAC Minifrac system and a MICROTRAXX Remote Control Loader. The Department of Air Force Air Education and Training Command posted a small business set-aside solicitation for Bobcat hydraulic breakers and associated components to be delivered to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. These opportunities reflect a continued government need for specialized mining and geological exploration equipment, with an emphasis on supporting research, safety, and technical investigation capabilities across various federal agencies.