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Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Manufacturing

NAICS 331491: Primary Metal Manufacturing

Across 39 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 331491 (Primary Metal Manufacturing), the most active buyers include Dept of Defense, Interior, Department of the. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.

📊 Based on 39 real federal solicitations tracked under this code

Sector

Manufacturing

Typical award value

$29K to $55K

Set-aside activity

Yes

Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 331491

Dept of DefenseInterior, Department of the

These buyers award primary metal manufacturing work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.

Set-asides used under NAICS 331491

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)HUBZone Set AsideWomen-Owned Small BusinessNo Set aside used

Filtering opportunities by NAICS 331491 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.

Common questions about NAICS 331491

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 331491?

The agencies that most frequently post primary metal manufacturing solicitations under NAICS 331491 include Dept of Defense, Interior, Department of the. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.

Is NAICS 331491 eligible for small-business set-asides?

Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 331491 commonly use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), HUBZone Set Aside, Women-Owned Small Business, No Set aside used. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.

What is the typical contract value for NAICS 331491?

Federal awards under NAICS 331491 typically range $29K to $55K. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.

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