NAICS 332510: Hardware Manufacturing
Hardware Manufacturing is NAICS code 332510. A business is small under it with 750 employees or fewer. 68 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 750 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 68
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $384.3 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 63%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,445
Open federal contracts for hardware manufacturing
Most open notices under this code are Defense supply orders for specific parts, usually limited to approved sources.
- PLUNGER,DETENT
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- TURNBUCKLE
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- PADLOCK
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- STOWAGE RACK,BREATH
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- SCUTTLE,MARINE
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- HATCH,MARINE
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
What NAICS 332510 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 332510:
- Aircraft hardware, metal, manufacturing
- Appliance hardware, metal, manufacturing
- Automobile hardware, metal, manufacturing
- Brackets (i.e., builder's hardware-type), metal, manufacturing
- Builder's hardware, metal, manufacturing
- Cabinet hardware, metal, manufacturing
- Casket hardware, metal, manufacturing
- Casters, furniture, metal manufacturing
- Dead bolts, metal, manufacturing
- Door locks, metal, manufacturing
- Door opening and closing devices (except electrical), metal, manufacturing
- Furniture hardware, metal, manufacturing
- Gun trigger locks, metal, manufacturing
- Hinges, metal, manufacturing
The index lists 23 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 332510
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 332510, your business must have 750 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 hardware manufacturing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 332510 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $824.1 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $143.4 million |
| Department of the Navy | $130.7 million |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $110.5 million |
| Department of the Army | $45.5 million |
| Department of State | $15.6 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $10.6 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $6.3 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (146), Department of Homeland Security (1) and Department of the Interior (1).
Set-asides on open 332510 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 70
- Total small business set-aside: 68
- Women-owned set-aside: 6
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 4
- HUBZone set-aside: 2
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
1,445 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 332510, most of them in California (192), Florida (119), Virginia (96), Texas (95) and Michigan (78). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 332510 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $412.6 million |
| FY2025 | $536.8 million |
| FY2026 | $384.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $438,000 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 332510?
332510 is the 2022 NAICS code for Hardware Manufacturing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as aircraft hardware, metal, manufacturing, appliance hardware, metal, manufacturing, automobile hardware, metal, manufacturing under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 332510?
750 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 hardware manufacturing?
Yes. 68 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 332510 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $384.3 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 332510 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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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.