332722: Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing

What this code covers

Census uses 332722 for plants whose main product is metal fasteners: bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, washers, formed and threaded wire goods, and special industrial fasteners. Aircraft fasteners belong here too. The work is usually cold heading, thread rolling, and secondary machining, followed by heat treat and plating that may be done in house or sent out.

Federal demand in this code is dominated by standard parts made to military, NAS, and AN drawings, plus special fasteners for specific weapon systems. Turned parts made one at a time on a lathe fit better under 332721.

What federal buyers typically ask for

DLA Troop Support Industrial Hardware and the DLA Aviation supply chain post most of the fastener notices you will see. They tend to be stock number buys with fixed quantities, and repeat items often move to long-term contracts. Depots and shipyards post smaller lots for specific overhauls.

Fastener buys carry their own rules. Higher strength threaded fasteners often require the manufacturer or distributor to be on the DLA qualified suppliers list. Lot traceability, hardness and tensile test reports, and certificates of conformance are standard. Steel, titanium, and nickel alloy fasteners fall under the DFARS specialty metals clause. Cadmium, zinc-nickel, and dry film lubricant callouts are common on aircraft parts. First article is typical for a new source.

Small business set-asides are common at these quantities. Many awards go to distributors as well as manufacturers, so you compete with both.