332996: Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
The code for shops that cut, bend, thread, and weld purchased pipe into spools, manifolds, and fittings.
NAICS 332996 in numbers
The Defense Logistics Agency dominates purchasing in fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing, with DLA Land and Maritime accounting for over 80 percent of all awards on record. The agency buys through both direct contracts and a supplier network. Most awards go to unrestricted competition, though the Small Business Administration set-aside program accounts for roughly 11 percent of awards. Buyers also include DLA Aviation, Defense Supply Center Columbus, and various Navy supply centers. Purchase patterns show this is a high-volume, low-dollar market where the median award sits at $3,400.
The 1,829 distinct vendors winning awards since 2001 suggest moderate competition, but the concentration of dollars at DLA Land and Maritime indicates that winning large volume contracts with that buyer drives success in this category. Award sizes cluster at the low end, which means firms should expect frequent small orders rather than occasional large contracts. The relatively small number of set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses means most competition is open to all qualified suppliers.
Watch for 1,468 contracts expiring within the next 12 months, representing $52.91 million in potential rebid opportunities. The 128 active notices currently posted suggest steady demand. Firms considering entry should focus on building relationships with DLA Land and Maritime's supplier network and positioning for volume purchasing rather than large individual awards.
Everything behind these numbers for NAICS 332996
- Every buying office that awarded in this code, ranked by what they spent
- Every vendor that won, resolved to one record per business
- Every award back to FY2001, searchable and exportable
- Contracts ending soon, scored for how open the next round looks
- Every open notice on this code, with the buyer history beside it
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Open right now under NAICS 332996
181 open notices right now, 37 closing within seven days. The newest 5:
| Posted | Notice | Buyer | NAICS | Set-aside | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47--COUPLING HALF,QUICK DICombined Synopsis/Solicitation | DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT | 332996 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47--COUPLING HALF,QUICK DICombined Synopsis/Solicitation | DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT | 332996 | SBA | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47--TUBE ASSEMBLY,METALCombined Synopsis/Solicitation | DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT | 332996 | SBA | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47--MANIFOLD,AIR LINEAward Notice | DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT | 332996 | not stated | |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47--CAP,QUICK DISCONNECTAward Notice | DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT | 332996 | not stated |
What this code covers
Census assigns 332996 to plants that fabricate pipe and pipe fittings from pipe they buy, by cutting, threading, bending, and welding. The mill that makes the pipe uses a different code, and so does a shop that forges or casts fittings from raw metal.
In defense and aerospace that means shipboard piping spools and assemblies, bent tube and pipe sections, welded manifolds and headers, exhaust and vent sections, fuel and cooling water runs for shore facilities, and piping for test stands and launch pads. Fluid power tube fittings made in volume fall under 332912.
What federal buyers typically ask for
Naval shipyards and ship repair activities are the heaviest public buyers of fabricated pipe, posting spools and assemblies for overhauls and availabilities. Navy supply activities post piping assemblies by stock number. NASA centers, test ranges, and the Army Corps of Engineers post piping for facilities and test stands. DLA posts some pipe assemblies through its maritime supply chain.
Naval work sets the quality bar. Expect welding and brazing qualification to Navy technical publications, weld inspection and nondestructive test records, hydrostatic or pneumatic testing, cleanliness rules for oxygen, hydraulic, and potable water systems, and material certs traced to the heat. Submarine work adds a material control program that most new shops must build toward. Steel, nickel alloy, and titanium pipe carry the DFARS specialty metals clause. Facility piping follows construction specifications and often needs submittals and stamped drawings.
Total small business set-asides are common on shipyard spools and small assemblies. Larger availabilities often bundle piping inside a ship repair contract held by a prime.
PSC codes that often pair with this NAICS
| PSC | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 4710 | Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing | Cut and bent pipe and spools. |
| 4730 | Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings | Welded and threaded fittings. |
| 4720 | Hose and Flexible Tubing | Flexible sections in piping runs. |
| 2090 | Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment | Shipboard piping assemblies. |
| 4820 | Valves, Nonpowered | Valves supplied with piping assemblies. |
| J047 | Maintenance and repair of pipe, tubing, hose, and fittings | Piping repair services. |
Ship repair contracts post under service PSCs, with piping listed inside the work package.
Before you bid
Read the welding and testing paragraphs before pricing. Navy pipe work can require qualifications, cleanliness controls, and records that take months to stand up if you have not done them before.
Related guides
- For fabricatorsHow LastAwarded fits a pipe shop.
- Buyer profilesShipyards and activities that post piping.
- Space CoastLaunch and test facility piping near you.
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