NAICS 332710: Machine Shops

Machine Shops is NAICS code 332710. A business is small under it with 500 employees or fewer. 21 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.

SBA size standard
500 employees or fewer
Open contracts now
21
Federal spending, FY2025
$75.7 million
Share won by small businesses
84%
Small businesses registered
3,429

Open federal contracts for machine shops

Most open notices under this code are Defense supply orders for specific parts, usually limited to approved sources.

See all 21 open contracts under NAICS 332710 →

What NAICS 332710 covers

The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 332710:

  • Automotive machine shops
  • Chemical milling job shops

Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.

SBA size standard for 332710

To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 332710, your business must have 500 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 machine shops

Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 332710 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
Department of the Navy$133.1 million
Defense Logistics Agency$33.8 million
Department of the Army$20 million
Department of the Air Force$6.3 million
National Aeronautics and Space Administration$2.3 million
U.S. Coast Guard$2.2 million
Department of State$1.7 million
Federal Aviation Administration$1.5 million

Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (29).

Set-asides on open 332710 contracts

  • No set-aside (full and open): 24
  • Total small business set-aside: 5

Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.

Your competition

3,429 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 332710, most of them in California (462), Texas (236), Michigan (212), Florida (198) and Pennsylvania (163). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.

Federal spending under 332710 by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$76.5 million
FY2025$75.7 million
FY2026$50.6 million
FY2027 (so far)$0

Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.

Related NAICS codes

Frequently asked questions

What is NAICS code 332710?

332710 is the 2022 NAICS code for Machine Shops. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as automotive machine shops, chemical milling job shops under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 332710?

500 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 machine shops?

Yes. 21 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 332710 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $75.7 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.

How do I add NAICS code 332710 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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