Direct Steel LLC
Direct Steel LLC (doing business as Direct Steel and Construction) is a small business in Crystal Lake, IL registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won about $5.4 million in federal prime contracts since fiscal year 2024, according to USAspending.gov.
- UEI
- DRZYN7F3EN77
- CAGE code
- 5CX74
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
| Legal business name | Direct Steel LLC |
|---|---|
| Doing business as | Direct Steel and Construction |
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | DRZYN7F3EN77 |
| CAGE code | 5CX74 |
| Location | Crystal Lake, IL |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Dec 9, 2026 |
| Business started | 2004 |
| Primary NAICS code | 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| Website | www.directsteelllc.com |
Certifications and business types
- SBA-certified women-owned small business
- Women-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
- Women-owned small business (self-reported in SAM.gov)
SBA certifications let a business compete for set-aside contracts. See set-aside contracts explained.
Federal contract history
| Fiscal year | Prime contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $339,330 |
| FY2024 | $-5,000 |
| FY2025 | $1.1 million |
| FY2026 | $4.2 million |
Its biggest federal customers over the last four fiscal years: Department of the Army ($5.6 million) and Agricultural Research Service ($68,790).
Recent contract awards
| Awarded | Agency | What it's for | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2022 | Department of the Army | Vehicle maintenance shop | $30.3 million |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Agricultural Research Service | Ncaur exterior repairs building 1 | $4.2 million |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Department of the Army | Ft hood 69th ada ssa warehouse | $18 million |
Figures are prime contract obligations reported to USAspending.gov. Work done as a subcontractor isn't included.
NAICS codes Direct Steel LLC is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Direct Steel LLC meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Open contracts in Direct Steel LLC's NAICS codes
200 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use a NAICS code Direct Steel LLC is small under. These are due soonest.
- Notice of Intent to Consolidate
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- O¿Donnell Dam Stabilization and Erosion Control
Due in 3 daysOct 12, 2026
- Mary Rhodes Pump Station: Emergency Streambank Erosion Protection
✦ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District is asking industry whether it can protect the Mary Rhodes Pump Station in Bay City, TX from Lower Colorado River bank erosion.
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Repair Aids to Navigation (ATON) - Southern Area of USCG District Northeast
✦ The U.S. Coast Guard (Northeast District) wants a contractor to repair, replace or demolish seven aids-to-navigation structures (lights and towers) in New York, Connecticut and…
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Chief Joseph Dam (CJD) Intake Concrete Stairs Repair
✦ The Army Corps of Engineers (Seattle District) is doing market research for repairing the concrete stair landings at the intake of Chief Joseph Dam in Bridgeport, WA. This is a…
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
Similar small businesses
Other small businesses with the same primary NAICS code (236220) that have won federal contracts, starting with Illinois:
- Bridger National Construction LLC, Chicago, IL
- Oneill Contractors Inc, Chicago, IL
- JV6 Contracting V2 LLC, Des Plaines, IL
- Sergeant Construction Inc, Tinley Park, IL
- MDM Construction Supply, LLC, Rockford, IL
- Accel Construction Services Group, LLC, Chicago, IL
Frequently asked questions
What is Direct Steel LLC's CAGE code?
Direct Steel LLC's CAGE code is 5CX74. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Direct Steel LLC's UEI?
Direct Steel LLC's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is DRZYN7F3EN77. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Direct Steel LLC's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of the latest SAM.gov public data, Direct Steel LLC's registration is active through dec 9, 2026. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Direct Steel LLC a small business?
Direct Steel LLC is registered on SAM.gov as small under 1 NAICS code. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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