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

SBA certifications
HUBZone Firm
· Current
Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
  • Manufacturer of Goods
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
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Corporate family
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
  1. Materials
  2. Construction Materials
  3. Building Materials
SIC code
34 Fabricated Metal Products
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Recent federal awards

Moran Iron Works Inc.'s 5 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
W81F8E52467907 Contract · W9123725FA119 ENDIST Huntington $69,779
Contractor to provide two lifting lugs per attached plans and specifications to meldahl locks and DAM. Contract · W9123725FA099 ENDIST Huntington $65,175
Fabrication of air compressor stand for meldahl lock and DAM, felicity, OH, US army corps of engineers, huntington… Contract · W9123725FA048 ENDIST Huntington $92,674
Fabrication and delivery of four (4) culvert valve bulkheads and all appurtenant items shall be made to the meldahl… Contract · W9123725F0042 ENDIST Huntington $1,239,330
Fabrication and delivery of the two dewatering structures and all appurtenant items shall be made to meldahl locks and… Contract · W9123724F0284 ENDIST Huntington $467,226

About Moran Iron Works Inc.

Written by GovTribe AI ·

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

From the vendor's SBA profile

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

What is Moran Iron Works Inc.'s UEI?

Moran Iron Works Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is S89ZWMV3CM63.

What is Moran Iron Works Inc.'s CAGE code?

Moran Iron Works Inc.'s CAGE code is 0NYK6.

What is Moran Iron Works Inc.'s primary NAICS code?

Moran Iron Works Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing).

Where is Moran Iron Works Inc. located?

Moran Iron Works Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is M 68-M M-33, Onaway, MI 49765, USA.

Is Moran Iron Works Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Moran Iron Works Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through June 23, 2027.

Who is Moran Iron Works Inc.'s parent company?

Moran Iron Works Inc. is part of Metal Quest Inc.

Which SBA certifications does Moran Iron Works Inc. hold?

Moran Iron Works Inc. holds HUBZone Firm certification from the SBA.

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, on September 17, 2025.

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