01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 331411 Primary Smelting And Refining Of Copper Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 331411
Federal contract activity classified under Primary Smelting And Refining Of Copper across FY 2006–FY 2012. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 331411 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 331411 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2006–FY 2012 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$193.1K
FY 2012| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2006 | $708.1K | 57 | 3 | 2 | — |
| FY 2007 | $1.29M | 70 | 5 | 4 | +81.9% |
| FY 2008 | $1.27M | 16 | 8 | 4 | −1.4% |
| FY 2009 | $301.7K | 15 | 10 | 3 | −76.2% |
| FY 2010 | $28.3K | 17 | 10 | 4 | −90.6% |
| FY 2011 | $78.7K | 25 | 15 | 5 | +178.1% |
| FY 2012 | $193.1K | 18 | 9 | 4 | +145.4% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2006–FY 2012.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $3.21M | 130 | 3 | 82.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $279.0K | 33 | 22 | 7.2% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $172.7K | 16 | 8 | 4.5% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $113.5K | 14 | 9 | 2.9% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $49.0K | 7 | 3 | 1.3% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | 1540 | $46.6K | 18 | 1 | 1.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 331411?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2006–FY 2012.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8201 AFSC OL H PZIO | FA8201 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $2.36M | 67 | 1 | 61.0% |
| FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | FA8224 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $847.6K | 60 | 2 | 21.9% |
| DLA MARITIME - PUGET SOUND | SPMYM2 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $110.1K | 13 | 8 | 2.8% |
| PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD | N00102 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $98.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.5% |
| W6QK ACC ANAD | W911KF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $81.3K | 3 | 1 | 2.1% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DIR | W91ZLK | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $70.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.8% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | N00244 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $65.1K | 4 | 3 | 1.7% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND | N00406 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $55.0K | 20 | 14 | 1.4% |
| WESTERN-UPPER GREAT PLAINS REGION | 00069 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $49.0K | 7 | 3 | 1.3% |
| DEPT OF JUST/FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | FPI60 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $29.7K | 13 | 1 | 0.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 331411 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STATES METALS INC | $3.19M | 128 | 2 | 82.6% | Jul 14, 2010 |
| ANSONIA COPPER & BRASS INC | $98.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.5% | Mar 31, 2006 |
| SUMMIT METAL SALES | $83.2K | 6 | 2 | 2.2% | Aug 13, 2012 |
| SOUTHERN COPPER AND SUPPLY COMPANY INCORPORATED | $81.3K | 3 | 1 | 2.1% | Oct 25, 2007 |
| PARTICLE SYSTEMS | $70.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.8% | Dec 31, 2008 |
| CURSOR, LLC | $55.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.4% | Feb 14, 2012 |
| PERFORMANCE METAL FABRICATORS, INC. | $46.6K | 18 | 1 | 1.2% | Sep 28, 2012 |
| SPECIALTY METALS CORP. | $35.8K | 7 | 2 | 0.9% | Apr 16, 2012 |
| CADI COMPANY INC THE | $28.6K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% | Nov 3, 2009 |
| UTILITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY | $28.0K | 4 | 1 | 0.7% | Aug 8, 2008 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 331411?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9510 | BARS AND RODS | $2.23M | 76 | 3 | 57.6% |
| 9530 | BARS & RODS NONFERROUS BASE METAL | $1.15M | 79 | 14 | 29.7% |
| 4710 | PIPE, TUBE AND RIGID TUBING | $98.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.5% |
| 9535 | PLATE SHEET STRIP-NONFERROUS METAL | $97.2K | 9 | 7 | 2.5% |
| 9610 | ORES | $70.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 6145 | WIRE AND CABLE, ELECTRICAL | $49.0K | 7 | 3 | 1.3% |
| 5945 | RELAYS AND SOLENOIDS | $46.6K | 18 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 9515 | PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, FOIL, AND LEAF | $29.7K | 6 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 9630 | ADDITIVE METAL MATERIALS | $28.6K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 1680 | MISCL AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES COMPS | $17.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 331411?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.23M | 144 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $628.7K | 72 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.6K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 331411?
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 $3.87M market as addressable.