Moran Iron Works Inc.
Onaway, MI Doing business as Vision Quest Moran Iorn Works Inc. Part of Metal Quest Inc.
- UEI
- S89ZWMV3CM63
- CAGE
- 0NYK6
- Primary NAICS
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- SBA certifications
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HUBZone Firm· Current
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 236210 Industrial Building Construction
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- 237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
- 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
- 332311 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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- 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
- 332410 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
- 332710 Machine Shops
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 333611 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- Corporate family
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Parent
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Parent
J7D7PCNKUKX1
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- M 68-M M-33, Onaway, MI 49765, USA
- Website
- moraniron.com
- Founded
- 1978
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Materials
- Construction Materials
- Building Materials
- SIC code
- 34 Fabricated Metal Products
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 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $1,462,959 |
| FY2024 | $735,844 |
| FY2023 | $89,604 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC fabricating system and drill line | Maritime Administration | $500,561 | |
| Purchase of plasma cutting system | Maritime Administration | $564,300 |
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| Vendor | Location | Primary NAICS |
|---|---|---|
| Anzelc Welding & Fabricating, Inc. | Rockdale, IL | 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing |
| Fabritex, Inc. | Hartwell, GA | 332311 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing |
| Hohl Industrial Services Inc. | Tonawanda, NY | 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors |
| Tampa Tank | Gibsonton, FL | 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing |
| Northwest Steel Fabrication, Inc. | Deer Park, WA | 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing |
About the company
Moran Iron Works Inc., a certified HUBZone small business manufacturer headquartered in Onaway, Michigan, specializes in metal fabrication and manufacturing of specialized infrastructure components for the federal government. The company, registered in SAM.gov since 2001, operates through its division and also conducts business as Vision Quest, providing fabricated metal products and related services primarily to government agencies managing civil works projects.
Moran Iron Works has demonstrated extensive capability in federal contracting, with a robust portfolio of prime contract awards totaling approximately $4.8 million across multiple task orders and purchase orders since 2022. The company's primary contracting relationship is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, for which it has fabricated specialized metalwork components including culvert valve bulkheads, dewatering structures, lifting lugs, air compressor stands, mattress bulkheads, needle dam panels, and bulkhead repairs. Representative contract awards include a $2.48 million delivery order for the fabrication and delivery of four culvert valve bulkheads with appurtenant items to Meldahl Locks and Dam (awarded January 15, 2025), a $467,226 delivery order for dewatering structures (September 2024), a $385,020 purchase order for needle dam panels and end closure systems for Winfield Locks and Dam (August 2022), and multiple smaller delivery orders ranging from $23,850 to $268,618 for various bulkhead, air compressor stand, and lifting lug fabrications at Corps facilities across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Beyond the Corps of Engineers, Moran Iron Works has performed work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including a $249,340 vessel repair contract (March 2022) and a $14,775 boat exhaust system upgrade service contract (February 2023). The majority of these awards have been designated as firm fixed-price contracts with no additional set-aside designations, though several have been awarded under small business set-aside provisions, reflecting the company's SBA HUBZone certification status.
Moran Iron Works has secured one significant prime federal grant award through the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration's Assistance to Small Shipyards program (CFDA 20.814). The company received a $500,561 project grant awarded July 21, 2022, with a completion date of July 29, 2024, for the acquisition of a CNC fabricating system and drill line. This capital investment grant was designed to enhance the efficiency, cost effectiveness, and quality of domestic ship construction for both commercial and federal government use at the company's Onaway, Michigan facility. The grant directly supports the company's core business objectives by enabling advanced fabrication capabilities that strengthen its competitive position for federal contract work in shipbuilding and specialized metalwork manufacturing.
Moran Iron Works currently holds a five-year Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, valued at $5 million and extending through March 31, 2028. This contract, awarded April 6, 2023, and set aside for small businesses as a multiple-award vehicle, establishes a framework for fabrication and parts rehabilitation services within a 200-mile radius of Huntington, West Virginia. The IDC supports the Corps' civil works mission by providing on-call capabilities for specialized metal fabrication work, with the contract structure enabling the agency to issue task orders on an as-needed basis for navigation infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects across the Ohio River Basin region. Under this IDV, the Corps of Engineers has issued nine documented delivery orders totaling approximately $3.6 million through September 2025, encompassing the full range of fabricated metal components and infrastructure services previously detailed, with performance locations including both the contractor's Onaway facility and various project sites across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The contract leverages Moran Iron Works' established expertise in precision metalwork, recent capital investments in advanced CNC fabricating equipment funded through the Maritime Administration grant, and its demonstrated track record of delivering complex fabrication projects to federal specifications.
SBA capabilities narrative
A national leader in custom fabrication, specializing in work for power, marine, mining, and other large industrial sectors. With over 35 years of experience, we excel at metal fabrication with precision, quality, and efficiency.
Quick answers
Is Moran Iron Works Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Moran Iron Works Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through June 23, 2027.
Which SBA certifications does Moran Iron Works Inc. hold?
Moran Iron Works Inc. holds HUBZone Firm certification from the SBA.
How much has Moran Iron Works Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $1,462,959 to Moran Iron Works Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $2,288,406 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Moran Iron Works Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Moran Iron Works Inc. ranked #7 in PSC 3419, #11 in NAICS 33271 and #11 in PSC J054 in FY2025.
What is Moran Iron Works Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Moran Iron Works Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is W81F8E52467907 (W9123725FA119), from ENDIST Huntington (USACE), on September 17, 2025.
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