Rudy Iii, Ernest
Rudy Iii, Ernest (doing business as Rudy & Associates) is a small business in Kennedale, TX registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won about $29.4 million in federal prime contracts since fiscal year 2024, according to USAspending.gov.
- UEI
- LBF1QJLUKNN9
- CAGE code
- 1Q494
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
| Legal business name | Rudy Iii, Ernest |
|---|---|
| Doing business as | Rudy & Associates |
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | LBF1QJLUKNN9 |
| CAGE code | 1Q494 |
| Location | Kennedale, TX |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Aug 20, 2027 |
| Business started | 1975 |
| Primary NAICS code | 331110: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing |
| Website | www.rametals.com |
Certifications and business types
- Service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
- Veteran-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
SBA certifications let a business compete for set-aside contracts. See set-aside contracts explained.
Federal contract history
USAspending.gov shows no federal prime contracts for this UEI in the last five years. Many small businesses start as subcontractors to larger firms; see how to become a government subcontractor.
NAICS codes Rudy Iii, Ernest is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Rudy Iii, Ernest meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
- 331210 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
- 331222 Steel Wire Drawing
- 331313 Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
- 331315 Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing
- 331318 Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 331420 Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying
- 331491 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
- 332112 Nonferrous Forging
- 332114 Custom Roll Forming
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
- 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
- 332323 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
- 332410 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
- 332811 Metal Heat Treating
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- 332911 Industrial Valve Manufacturing
- 332996 Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Open contracts in Rudy Iii, Ernest's NAICS codes
145 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use a NAICS code Rudy Iii, Ernest is small under. These are due soonest.
- Allatoona Lake Dam - Eight (8) Sluice Gate
✦ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is asking companies if they can make and deliver eight new cast steel sluice gates for Allatoona Dam in Cartersville, Georgia.
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- E3 Flowmeter Piping & Fitting
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Custom Aluminum Corner and Top Extrusions, Mill Finish, 6005A-T61 Alloy
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- STEEL BAR
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- RFQ 74781 - 25' Riser Assembly
Due in 3 daysOct 12, 2026
Similar small businesses
Other small businesses with the same primary NAICS code (331110) that have won federal contracts, starting with Texas:
- Benjamin Miller, Midland, TX
- QMF Steel, Inc., Campbell, TX
- Diversified Metals and Alloys, LLC, Grand Island, NY
- Tri-State Welding & Equipment, Inc., Kahoka, MO
- Carpenter Brothers, Inc., Mequon, WI
- G. O. Carlson, Inc., Oil City, PA
Frequently asked questions
What is Rudy Iii, Ernest's CAGE code?
Rudy Iii, Ernest's CAGE code is 1Q494. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Rudy Iii, Ernest's UEI?
Rudy Iii, Ernest's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is LBF1QJLUKNN9. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Rudy Iii, Ernest's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of the latest SAM.gov public data, Rudy Iii, Ernest's registration is active through aug 20, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Rudy Iii, Ernest a small business?
Rudy Iii, Ernest is registered on SAM.gov as small under 24 NAICS codes, including its primary code, 331110. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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