01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 331423 Secondary Smelting, Refining, And Alloying Of Copper Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 331423
Federal contract activity classified under Secondary Smelting, Refining, And Alloying Of Copper across FY 2009–FY 2015. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 331423 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 331423 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2009–FY 2015 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2009 | $1.45M | 44 | 21 | 2 | — |
| FY 2010 | $158.0K | 65 | 13 | 3 | −89.1% |
| FY 2011 | $236.5K | 84 | 14 | 5 | +49.7% |
| FY 2012 | $1.93M | 72 | 12 | 5 | +715.3% |
| FY 2013 | $117.8K | 15 | 2 | 1 | −93.9% |
| FY 2014 | $97.0K | 11 | 1 | 1 | −17.6% |
| FY 2015 | $0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | −100.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2009–FY 2015.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $3.48M | 94 | 18 | 87.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $402.5K | 40 | 15 | 10.1% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $67.6K | 8 | 6 | 1.7% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $16.7K | 108 | 3 | 0.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $11.2K | 2 | 2 | 0.3% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4730 | $9.5K | 41 | 3 | 0.2% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 331423?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2009–FY 2015.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $3.35M | 70 | 4 | 84.0% |
| W6QK ACC-RI | W9098S | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $402.5K | 37 | 12 | 10.1% |
| DLA MARITIME - PUGET SOUND | SPMYM2 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $54.2K | 6 | 4 | 1.4% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | N00244 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $50.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND | N00406 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $46.3K | 18 | 8 | 1.2% |
| GSA/FAS GREATER SOUTHWEST ACQUISITION CTR (7FCO) | HR000 | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $26.2K | 149 | 3 | 0.7% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $13.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| DLA LAND AND MARITIME SUPPLIER | SPM7M3 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $13.4K | 2 | 2 | 0.3% |
| FA5606 52 CONS DA LGC | FA5606 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $11.2K | 2 | 2 | 0.3% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PEARL HARBOR | N00604 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $8.6K | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 331423 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLONIAL METALS CO. | $1.81M | 5 | 1 | 45.5% | Dec 19, 2012 |
| H KRAMER & CO. | $1.03M | 3 | 1 | 25.8% | Apr 15, 2009 |
| FEDERAL METAL CO, THE | $477.9K | 60 | 1 | 12.0% | May 28, 2015 |
| WESSEL PATTERN CO | $126.4K | 1 | 1 | 3.2% | Apr 10, 2009 |
| HI-TECH METALS, INC. | $88.9K | 11 | 2 | 2.2% | Aug 17, 2010 |
| LEIGH ENTERPRISES LLC | $54.3K | 6 | 1 | 1.4% | Jul 29, 2009 |
| HURLEN CORPORATION | $50.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | Dec 8, 2011 |
| SANA TRADING & SERVICES | $48.6K | 4 | 1 | 1.2% | May 21, 2010 |
| BB&G ENTERRPRISES, INC. | $30.0K | 6 | 1 | 0.8% | Feb 23, 2011 |
| BELMONT METALS, INC. | $29.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% | Feb 23, 2009 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 331423?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9650 | NONFERROUS BASE METAL REFINERY | $2.13M | 11 | 4 | 53.3% |
| 9640 | IRON & STEEL PRIMARY & SEMIFINISHED | $1.03M | 2 | 1 | 25.8% |
| 9680 | NONFERROUS SCRAP | $322.9K | 57 | 1 | 8.1% |
| 9530 | BARS & RODS NONFERROUS BASE METAL | $283.3K | 43 | 15 | 7.1% |
| 9510 | BARS AND RODS | $52.5K | 2 | 2 | 1.3% |
| 4730 | FITTINGS - HOSE PIPE & TUBE | $48.8K | 6 | 4 | 1.2% |
| 5305 | SCREWS | $25.1K | 135 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 9535 | PLATE SHEET STRIP-NONFERROUS METAL | $23.4K | 7 | 6 | 0.6% |
| 4710 | PIPE, TUBE AND RIGID TUBING | $22.1K | 4 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 6145 | WIRE AND CABLE, ELECTRICAL | $15.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 331423?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $26.2K | 149 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.95M | 86 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $322.9K | 57 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.69M | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 331423?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0027 | FEDERAL METAL CO, THE | May 28, 2015 | $0 | 9680 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK |
| 0026 | FEDERAL METAL CO, THE | May 28, 2015 | $0 | 9680 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK |
| 0027 | FEDERAL METAL CO, THE | Feb 3, 2015 | $0 | 9680 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK |
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 $3.99M market as addressable.