332322: Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing

What this code covers

Census puts a shop in 332322 when its main business is sheet metal work other than stampings. That means laser or punch cutting, press brake forming, hardware insertion, spot and seam welding, and assembly of parts made from sheet rather than plate. The definition covers ducts, housings, guards, and general sheet metal work.

In defense and aerospace that translates to electronics enclosures and chassis, equipment racks, control panels, brackets, shrouds, covers, ducting, shelter and vehicle panels, and ground support equipment housings. Heavier plate weldments fall under 332313. Progressive die stampings have their own codes.

What federal buyers typically ask for

Notices under this code come from DLA for enclosure and cover spares, from Army and Navy depots for repair parts, from communications and electronics program offices for chassis and racks, and from NASA centers for ground equipment. Many primes that build radios, radar, and vehicle electronics buy this work from small shops as well.

Quality terms are typical of build-to-print work. First article inspection on a new part, a certificate of conformance, and material certs are standard. Finish callouts matter more here than in most codes: conversion coating, anodize, powder coat, and paint to a military specification are common, and the shop usually manages those subcontracts. Marking requirements often apply. Aluminum is not a specialty metal, but steel and titanium parts carry the DFARS clause. Drawings for tactical electronics are often export controlled.

Small business set-asides are common. Enclosure buys tied to a program often flow through a prime rather than a public notice, so award history shows you who holds that work.