01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 331511 Iron Foundries Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 331511
Federal contract activity classified under Iron Foundries across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 331511 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 331511 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $521.9K | 33 | 24 | 7 | — |
| FY 2020 | $511.3K | 28 | 16 | 7 | −2.0% |
| FY 2021 | $113.5K | 20 | 13 | 4 | −77.8% |
| FY 2022 | $144.4K | 16 | 12 | 2 | +27.2% |
| FY 2023 | $793.8K | 14 | 10 | 6 | +449.9% |
| FY 2024 | $313.9K | 17 | 10 | 4 | −60.5% |
| FY 2025 | $161.6K | 15 | 11 | 4 | −48.5% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $859.7K | 19 | 2 | 33.6% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $549.2K | 85 | 32 | 21.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $347.8K | 11 | 5 | 13.6% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $320.3K | 8 | 5 | 12.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $285.6K | 1 | 1 | 11.2% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $79.3K | 7 | 5 | 3.1% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $31.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $28.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.1% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $20.3K | 3 | 1 | 0.8% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $19.6K | 5 | 2 | 0.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 331511?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M3 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $776.7K | 15 | 1 | 30.3% |
| DLA LAND AND MARITIME | SPE7M3 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $343.9K | 45 | 19 | 13.4% |
| W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR | W9124A | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $285.6K | 1 | 1 | 11.2% |
| NUWC DIV NEWPORT | N66604 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $197.5K | 2 | 1 | 7.7% |
| FA9401 377 MSG PK | FA9401 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $135.3K | 3 | 1 | 5.3% |
| FA8125 AFSC PZIMA | FA8125 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $108.6K | 4 | 2 | 4.2% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1333MJ | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $82.9K | 4 | 1 | 3.2% |
| FA5613 700 CONS PK | FA5613 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $77.0K | 2 | 1 | 3.0% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $55.4K | 2 | 1 | 2.2% |
| DLA LAND AND MARITIME | SPE7L0 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $54.8K | 8 | 5 | 2.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 331511 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLYMPIC FOUNDRY, INC. | $776.7K | 15 | 1 | 30.3% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| SEVENTH GENIUS LLC | $285.6K | 1 | 1 | 11.2% | Jun 2, 2023 |
| METALTEK INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $197.5K | 2 | 1 | 7.7% | Sep 15, 2023 |
| MCGARD, LLC | $190.6K | 5 | 2 | 7.4% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| CHAND, L.L.C. | $106.3K | 8 | 1 | 4.2% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| CM MANUFACTURING, INC. | $92.4K | 5 | 1 | 3.6% | May 27, 2025 |
| NEENAH FOUNDRY COMPANY | $91.2K | 5 | 2 | 3.6% | Jun 5, 2020 |
| BOSTON TRANSIT GROUP, INC. | $82.9K | 4 | 1 | 3.2% | Jan 7, 2020 |
| DARK HORSE CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $77.0K | 2 | 1 | 3.0% | Nov 4, 2020 |
| PIONEER INDUSTRIES, INC. | $61.0K | 4 | 1 | 2.4% | Dec 17, 2021 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 331511?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4730 | HOSE, PIPE, TUBE, LUBRICATION, AND RAILING FITTINGS | $549.2K | 85 | 32 | 21.5% |
| 9670 | IRON AND STEEL SCRAP | $457.5K | 9 | 1 | 17.9% |
| 3630 | CLAY AND CONCRETE PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES MACHINERY | $285.6K | 1 | 1 | 11.2% |
| 2040 | MARINE HARDWARE AND HULL ITEMS | $256.0K | 4 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 8110 | DRUMS AND CANS | $197.5K | 2 | 1 | 7.7% |
| 5340 | HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL | $171.5K | 7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| 3680 | FOUNDRY MACHINERY, RELATED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $160.1K | 5 | 2 | 6.3% |
| 9640 | IRON AND STEEL PRIMARY AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS | $83.6K | 6 | 3 | 3.3% |
| 5895 | MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT | $77.0K | 2 | 1 | 3.0% |
| 5670 | BUILDING COMPONENTS, PREFABRICATED | $70.4K | 1 | 1 | 2.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 331511?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.76M | 125 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $775.6K | 16 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $26.9K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 331511?
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 $2.56M market as addressable.