Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) — NAICS 331492
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 331492 (Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 331492
Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum). This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 33).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 331492 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 331492 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 331492, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) 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 331492 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) market has seen 129 contract awards totaling $13.0M in value. The median contract size is $2K, with approximately 4 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
129
Total Value
$13.0M
Median Contract
$2K
Competitors
26
Contract value distribution
124 small business awards ($13.0M total value,$2K median)
26 companies compete for NAICS 331492 contracts
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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 331492 (Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)), 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 331492.
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