Machine Tool Manufacturing

NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) encompasses the production of specialized metal-cutting and metal-forming machine tools used in manufacturing and industrial settings. These tools include computer numerical control (CNC) machines such as lathes, mills, grinders, plasma cutters, and other precision equipment designed for metalworking and fabrication processes. The category covers both the manufacturing of these complex machines and their associated components, software, and accessories.

Federal Contract Awards under this NAICS code predominantly feature high-value procurements by defense and research agencies, with contract values ranging from approximately $10,000 to over $2 million. The United States Mint, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), NASA, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and various military branches frequently award contracts. Common contractors include Phillips Corporation, Graebener Press Systems, Spaleck USA, and Methods Machine Tools. Many awards utilize total small business set-asides, with a size standard of 500 employees. Performance locations are typically military bases, research facilities, and manufacturing centers across the United States, including locations in Maryland, California, Oklahoma, and Kentucky.

Recent federal contract opportunities primarily seek advanced machining equipment for specialized research, manufacturing, and maintenance applications. Specific requirements include CNC mills, lathes, grinding machines, plasma cutters, and robotic welding systems. Agencies like DLA Aviation, U.S. Army Contracting Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Department of Energy are soliciting these technologies for purposes including aircraft maintenance, research development, industrial manufacturing, and prototype fabrication. Many opportunities involve comprehensive procurement packages that include not just the machine, but also accessories, training, installation, and technical documentation. Performance locations are predominantly located at military installations, research centers, and industrial facilities across the United States.