Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining — NAICS 331410
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 331410 (Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 331410
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 33).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 331410 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the nonferrous metal (except aluminum) smelting and refining space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 331410 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 331410, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for nonferrous metal (except aluminum) smelting and refining work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 331410 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the nonferrous metal (except aluminum) smelting and refining market has seen 937 contract awards totaling $3.9B in value. The median contract size is $2.4M, with approximately 26 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
937
Total Value
$3.9B
Median Contract
$2.4M
Competitors
26
Contract value distribution
166 small business awards ($128.7M total value,$22K median)
26 companies compete for NAICS 331410 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 331410 (Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 331410.
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