01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 332111 Iron And Steel Forging Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 332111
Federal contract activity classified under Iron And Steel Forging across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 332111 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 332111 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $45.27M | 1,845 | 235 | 11 | — |
| FY 2021 | $22.65M | 1,636 | 227 | 11 | −50.0% |
| FY 2022 | $32.33M | 2,913 | 219 | 9 | +42.7% |
| FY 2023 | $35.68M | 3,382 | 223 | 10 | +10.4% |
| FY 2024 | $36.98M | 2,874 | 217 | 11 | +3.7% |
| FY 2025 | $24.28M | 1,470 | 227 | 9 | −34.3% |
| FY 2026 | $171.00M | 967 | 192 | 9 | +604.3% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $268.03M | 489 | 42 | 72.8% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $54.32M | 216 | 12 | 14.8% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $34.72M | 8,183 | 512 | 9.4% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $6.51M | 59 | 18 | 1.8% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $2.98M | 6,051 | 3 | 0.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $523.9K | 28 | 8 | 0.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $479.1K | 6 | 6 | 0.1% |
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | $164.5K | 5 | 2 | 0.0% |
| GREAT LAKES ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 6947 | $126.9K | 5 | 3 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $114.3K | 9 | 2 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 332111?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC-PICA | W15QKN | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $147.79M | 16 | 5 | 40.1% |
| W6QK ACC WVA | W911PT | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $106.51M | 380 | 17 | 28.9% |
| LOG-9 | 70Z084 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $53.94M | 201 | 5 | 14.7% |
| DLA TROOP SUPPORT | SPE8E4 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $14.77M | 3,724 | 73 | 4.0% |
| W6QK ACC RRAD | W911RQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.87M | 6 | 1 | 1.6% |
| DLA AVIATION | SPE4A6 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $4.76M | 1,515 | 298 | 1.3% |
| W6QK ACC-RI | W9098S | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.83M | 26 | 9 | 1.0% |
| W6QK ACC-RI | W519TC | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.34M | 43 | 9 | 0.9% |
| DLA LAND AND MARITIME | SPE7M2 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $3.14M | 227 | 23 | 0.9% |
| GSA/FAS SCIENTFC,TEMP SVCS,ADINT | 47QSWA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $2.98M | 6,040 | 2 | 0.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 332111 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $145.83M | 1 | 1 | 39.6% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION | $45.82M | 39 | 1 | 12.4% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| A. FINKL & SONS CO. | $35.45M | 18 | 1 | 9.6% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| LISTER CHAIN AND FORGE, INC. | $26.15M | 91 | 4 | 7.1% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION | $22.22M | 107 | 1 | 6.0% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| SCOT FORGE COMPANY | $9.14M | 24 | 5 | 2.5% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| CFMW, LLC | $7.91M | 29 | 2 | 2.1% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| NORCATEC LLC | $5.89M | 7 | 2 | 1.6% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| TACT360, INC | $5.42M | 58 | 1 | 1.5% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| ELLWOOD NATIONAL FORGE COMPANY | $5.28M | 22 | 2 | 1.4% | Jan 27, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 332111?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1025 | GUNS, OVER 150MM THROUGH 200MM | $190.80M | 125 | 16 | 51.8% |
| 1015 | GUNS, 75MM THROUGH 125MM | $59.25M | 129 | 16 | 16.1% |
| 4010 | CHAIN AND WIRE ROPE | $37.71M | 1,434 | 8 | 10.2% |
| 9640 | IRON AND STEEL PRIMARY AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS | $15.09M | 104 | 17 | 4.1% |
| 9510 | BARS AND RODS | $12.69M | 4,765 | 70 | 3.4% |
| 9535 | PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND FOIL; NONFERROUS BASE METAL | $6.77M | 69 | 4 | 1.8% |
| 4030 | FITTINGS FOR ROPE, CABLE, AND CHAIN | $6.51M | 19 | 3 | 1.8% |
| 9520 | STRUCTURAL SHAPES | $4.79M | 962 | 72 | 1.3% |
| 5315 | NAILS, MACHINE KEYS, AND PINS | $4.07M | 1,193 | 238 | 1.1% |
| 2530 | VEHICULAR BRAKE, STEERING, AXLE, WHEEL, AND TRACK COMPONENTS | $3.05M | 4 | 2 | 0.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 332111?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $46.88M | 12,774 |
| BPA CALL | $5.63M | 1,507 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $222.51M | 654 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $93.17M | 152 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 332111?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $368.19M market as addressable.