Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS 3351 Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing encompasses the production of various lighting fixtures, components, and electrical illumination devices. This category includes manufacturers specializing in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional lighting equipment such as high bay lights, LED troffers, flashlights, searchlights, lanterns, beacon lights, and specialized military-grade lighting assemblies. Manufacturers in this sector produce both standard and highly specialized lighting solutions designed to meet precise technical specifications for diverse applications, ranging from everyday consumer use to critical military and defense infrastructure requirements.

Federal contract awards within this NAICS category are predominantly executed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with specific divisions like DLA Aviation, DLA Troop Support, and DLA Land and Maritime issuing most procurement requests. These contracts frequently utilize small business set-asides, with particular emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business designations. Award values typically range from tens of thousands to several hundred thousand dollars, with delivery timelines spanning 60 to 700 days after order. Common performance locations include various DLA distribution centers across the continental United States, with delivery destinations including military bases, logistics centers, and specialized facilities like Arizona Industries for the Blind.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category demonstrate a diverse range of lighting equipment requirements. Solicitations include procurements for tactical flashlights, high bay LED lighting assemblies, pontoon safety lights, warning lights, and specialized military-grade lighting components. Federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Air Force Academy, Department of Veterans Affairs, and multiple Defense Logistics Agency branches have issued requests. Quantities requested vary widely, from single-unit procurements to bulk orders of over 6,500 units, with strict technical specifications and compliance requirements emphasizing quality, durability, and precise manufacturing standards.