Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

NAICS 333515 - Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing encompasses the production of specialized industrial tools, machinery components, and precision manufacturing equipment. This category includes manufacturers of cutting tools, machine tool accessories, measuring instruments, and related metalworking technologies. Products range from milling cutters, drill bits, and tool holders to complex measurement systems like gages, calipers, and CNC machine components designed for various industrial and military applications.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a robust market for precision manufacturing equipment and components, primarily serving defense and aerospace sectors. Typical contract values range from $1,000 to nearly $190,000, with most purchases being firm-fixed-price purchase orders or blanket purchase agreements. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses such as Specialty Tools, Allied Tools, Jgils LLC, and Laser Mechanisms Inc. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command are the most prominent funding agencies. Many awards utilize small business set-asides, including total small business, woman-owned small business, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business designations. Performance locations are predominantly at various military distribution centers and logistics facilities across the United States.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities focus on procurement of specialized machine tools, cutting equipment, and precision measurement devices. Solicitations include requests for CNC plasma cutters, water jet systems, 3D scanners, rotary cutters, machine tool accessories, and various lighting and electrical components. Key federal agencies issuing opportunities include the Defense Logistics Agency, NASA, U.S. Army Contracting Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and Department of the Navy. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and involve detailed technical specifications, with delivery locations spanning military bases, research centers, and logistics facilities nationwide. Procurement methods typically involve electronic quote submissions, lowest price technically acceptable evaluations, and strict compliance with military specifications and standards.