Manufacturing Government Contracts
Manufacturing awards turn on production capacity, quality systems, and domestic sourcing compliance more than unit price alone.
Top buyers
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Department of Defense
- GSA
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Common NAICS codes
- 332710 — Machine Shops
- 333999 — All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- 339113 — Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
Typical award size
$100K delivery orders to multi-year production above $25M
What evaluators weigh
- Production capacity and lead time
- Quality system certification
- Domestic sourcing compliance
- First article and inspection history
Where bids go wrong
Buy American compliance is technical
Component sourcing and cost-of-content calculations must be documented; assumptions are audited.
Capacity claims need throughput data
Show machine hours, shifts, and historical throughput rather than asserting capability.
FAQ
Which agencies buy manufacturing services?
The most active buyers include Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense, GSA, plus state and local equivalents that mirror federal requirements.
What NAICS codes apply to manufacturing?
Start with 332710, 333999, 339113. The code the contracting officer assigns to a solicitation controls the small business size standard for that bid.
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