NAICS 331222: Steel Wire Drawing
Steel Wire Drawing is NAICS code 331222. A business is small under it with 1,000 employees or fewer. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,000 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $10.1 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 40%
What NAICS 331222 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 331222:
- Barbed and twisted wire made in wire drawing plants
- Baskets, iron or steel, made in wire drawing plants
- Brads, iron or steel, wire or cut, made in wire drawing plants
- Cable, iron or steel, insulated or armored, made in wire drawing plants
- Chain link fencing, iron or steel, made in wire drawing plants
- Drawing iron or steel wire from purchased iron or steel
- Drawing iron or steel wire from purchased iron or steel and fabricating wire products
- Fence gates, posts, and fittings, iron or steel, made in wire drawing plants
- Form ties made in wire drawing plants
- Horseshoe nails, iron or steel, made in wire drawing plants
- Mesh, wire, made in wire drawing mills
- Nails, iron or steel, made in wire drawing plants
- Paper clips, iron or steel, made in wire drawing plants
- Spikes, iron or steel, made in wire drawing plants
The index lists 24 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 331222
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 331222, your business must have 1,000 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys steel wire drawing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 331222 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $18.5 million |
| Federal Prison Industries / Unicor | $692,190 |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $481,063 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $240,371 |
| Bureau of Land Management | $212,284 |
| Department of State | $96,650 |
| Department of the Army | $79,878 |
| Forest Service | $57,455 |
Federal spending under 331222 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $6.4 million |
| FY2025 | $10.1 million |
| FY2026 | $4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 331210 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 331222?
331222 is the 2022 NAICS code for Steel Wire Drawing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as barbed and twisted wire made in wire drawing plants, baskets, iron or steel, made in wire drawing plants, brads, iron or steel, wire or cut, made in wire drawing plants under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 331222?
1,000 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for steel wire drawing?
None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.
How do I add NAICS code 331222 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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