Scale and Balance Manufacturing

NAICS 333997, Scale and Balance Manufacturing, encompasses the production of precision weighing and measurement equipment used across various industries and government sectors. This category includes the design, manufacturing, and distribution of laboratory scales, industrial balances, precision weighing instruments, and related calibration and maintenance services. Companies in this sector develop sophisticated equipment for scientific research, medical laboratories, manufacturing quality control, forensic analysis, and logistics operations.

The federal contract awards in this category primarily involve delivery orders from defense and civilian agencies for specialized weighing and measurement equipment. Key contractors include Mettler-Toledo LLC, Bell Textron Inc., and RKU Distributing, with contract values ranging from a few hundred dollars to over $459,000. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and the Defense Commissary Agency are frequent purchasers, acquiring items such as scale labeler wrappers, laboratory balances, and precision weighing instruments. Most awards are firm fixed-price delivery orders without specific set-aside designations, indicating open competition among established manufacturers and suppliers. Contract performance periods typically span 6-18 months, with most awards focused on supplying specific equipment components or providing maintenance and calibration services.

No federal contract opportunities were included in the provided data set for this NAICS category. The summary is based solely on the contract award information presented.