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Annual federal spend under NAICS 332710 exceeds $2 billion, driven primarily by DoD (Army, Navy, Air Force) and NASA for custom metal parts, prototypes, and repair components. Contracts are largely competed via small business set-asides, with frequent use of multiple-award IDIQs and BPAs. Demand spikes with maintenance cycles and new platform development. The market is fragmented with many small shops, making it highly competitive but accessible for qualified firms. Typical awards range from $50K to $5M, with occasional large-scale production orders.
These agencies are the largest buyers of machine shops services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 332710 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on obtaining a GSA Schedule 84 (Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities, and more) or a GSA Schedule 56 (Buildings and Building Materials/Industrial Services) to streamline ordering. The highest-leverage move is to pursue 8(a) or HUBZone certifications, as many agencies set aside machine shop work exclusively for these programs. Target DoD and NASA buying centers directly through small business specialists. Emphasize precision, quick turnaround, and past performance on similar critical components.
Machine shop work is often bought via GSA Schedule 84 or 56, agency-specific IDIQs (e.g., Army's ACC-RI), and NASA's SEWP for related items. Evaluation is typically LPTA for standard parts, best-value for complex assemblies. Small business set-asides are prevalent, especially 8(a) and HUBZone.
No federal license is required, but you must be registered in SAM.gov and have a CAGE code. For defense work, ITAR registration is often needed. Certifications like AS9100 (aerospace) or ISO 9001 are frequently required in solicitations.
Most awards range from $50,000 to $5 million. Small, one-off orders for prototypes or repairs average $50K–$500K, while larger IDIQ contracts for production parts can reach $5M or more over multiple years.
Very competitive. Many contracts are set aside for small businesses, but there are thousands of registered machine shops. Winning requires competitive pricing, past performance, and often a specific certification like AS9100 or ISO 9001.
Yes, but prime contractors often prefer to use their own facilities. As a subcontractor, you can team with larger primes on IDIQs or BPAs. Register in SBA's Subcontracting Network (SUB-Net) to find opportunities.
LPTA (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable) is common for simple, off-the-shelf parts. Best-value tradeoff is used for complex, critical components where past performance and technical capability are weighted more heavily.