332812: Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
The code for coaters, painters, galvanizers, and engravers that finish metal parts made by someone else.
NAICS 332812 in numbers
Obligated by fiscal year
Who buys
Who won
Where the work is done
Award size bands (count)
Set-aside mix (count)
Coming up for recompete
| Ends | Incumbent | Buyer | Last value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | AUTOMATIC COATING LIMITED USA | SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080) | $13.1K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | AUTOMATIC COATING LIMITED USA | SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080) | $7.6K |
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What this code covers
Census groups several trade services under 332812: enameling, lacquering, and varnishing; hot dip galvanizing; engraving, chasing, and etching of metal other than jewelry and printing plates; powder coating; and other coating and surfacing services done for manufacturers. Shops that also coat plastics alongside metal stay in this code. Plating and anodizing are separate, under 332813.
In defense and aerospace that means primer and topcoat systems on aircraft and ground equipment parts, chemical agent resistant coating on vehicles and shelters, powder coat on enclosures and racks, galvanized structural steel, and engraved or etched nameplates, data plates, and panel markings.
What federal buyers typically ask for
Direct notices under this code are a mix. Army depots and arsenals post painting and coating services for vehicles and equipment, sometimes as a recurring service contract. Shipyards and public works offices post galvanizing and painting on structural steel. Nameplate and data plate buys come from DLA and depots. The larger volume is indirect: a fabricator wins the part and sends it to you for finish, so award history in 332322 and 332710 points at your real customers.
The specification list is where the risk sits. Expect a named primer and topcoat specification, surface preparation and dry film thickness records, color to a federal standard, adhesion and sometimes salt spray results, and a certificate of conformance per lot. Chemical agent resistant coatings require approved materials and a published process. Nameplate work often cites a military marking standard.
Depot service buys are often total small business set-asides. Part buys follow the set-aside of the part.
PSC codes that often pair with this NAICS
| PSC | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 9905 | Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates | Engraved and etched nameplates and data plates. |
| 8010 | Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products | Coating materials bought alongside services. |
| 2510 | Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components | Vehicle parts painted to a military system. |
| 1560 | Airframe Structural Components | Primed and topcoated aircraft parts. |
| 5340 | Hardware, Commercial | Powder coated brackets and covers. |
| J025 | Maintenance and repair of vehicular equipment components | Depot repaint and refinish work. |
Coating services often post under a service PSC with this NAICS. Parts post under the PSC of the part.
Before you bid
Confirm the coating material is on the qualified products list the spec calls for and that the drawing revision matches what you stock. A superseded primer can fail inspection even when the finish looks right.
Related guides
- For specialty suppliersHow LastAwarded fits a coating shop.
- Local suppliersAwardees near you who send out finishing.
- OpportunitiesOpen coating and painting notices.
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