Kato Engineering Inc.
North Mankato, MN Part of Nidec Americas Holding Corporation
- UEI
- M467BSNHK9J8
- CAGE
- 32770
- Primary NAICS
- 335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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Parent
St. Louis, MO
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Parent
St. Louis, MO
VJJ8ZWU86NU6
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2075 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN 56003, USA
- Website
- nidec.com
- Founded
- 1973
- Employees
- 100K+
- Estimated annual revenue
- $250M-$500M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Industrial Conglomerates
- Industrials & Manufacturing
- SIC code
- 76 Miscellaneous Repair Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $480,520 |
| FY2025 | $79,010 |
| FY2024 | $20,026,839 |
| FY2023 | $70,000,000 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $405,640 | |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $74,880 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Atomics | 89233124CNA000365 | $54,567 | |
| Bath Iron Works Corporation | N0002419C4452 | $207,844 | |
| Bath Iron Works Corporation | N0002419C4452 | $223,024 | |
| Bath Iron Works Corporation | N0002419C4452 | $223,024 |
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About the company
Kato Engineering Inc. is a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer specializing in power generation systems, electrical components, and maritime equipment for U.S. government agencies, primarily within the Department of Defense. Registered in SAM.gov since 2003, the company is a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co. White-Rodgers Division and has established itself as a key supplier of advanced generator technologies and electrical systems for military branches, particularly the U.S. Navy.
The company has been awarded numerous federal contracts across multiple defense agencies, focusing primarily on generator inspection, maintenance, repair, and production. These contracts have been predominantly issued by the Military Sealift Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, Coast Guard, Naval Air Systems Command, and Air Mobility Command. Kato Engineering Inc. has performed work on critical maritime equipment, including emergency diesel generator maintenance for naval vessels like the USNS MATTHEW PERRY and USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS, and has been involved in complex projects such as the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) equipment for CVN 78 Gerald R. Ford Class Nuclear Aircraft Carriers. Most of their contracts are firm fixed-price purchase orders or definitive contracts, with varying set-aside designations, including some total small business set-asides.
Kato Engineering Inc. holds a significant single-award indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with the Naval Sea Systems Command valued at $18,429,216, focusing on procuring LHD brushless generators. This IDC, effective until September 25, 2027, enables the Navy to order approximately 5 generators per year to support vessel machinery requirements. The company has also been an active subcontractor for multiple prime contractors like Bath Iron Works Corporation, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Marine North America Inc., and General Atomics, supplying various components such as semiconductor devices, circuit card assemblies, bearings, transformers, and other specialized electrical and mechanical equipment.
Quick answers
Is Kato Engineering Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Kato Engineering Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through July 27, 2027.
How much has Kato Engineering Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $79,010 to Kato Engineering Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $90,586,369 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Kato Engineering Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Kato Engineering Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 6115-01-121-8043 exciter, armature (70Z08026P20128B00), from Coast Guard, on August 16, 2026.
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- IDV awards
- Subcontracting relationships
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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