NAICS 332812: Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers is NAICS code 332812. A business is small under it with 600 employees or fewer. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 600 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $15 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 82%
Open federal contracts for metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers
- CPE CBRND Seeking Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) of Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) on Aluminum Flakes for Screening Obscuration Module - Multispectral (SOM-M)
✦ The Army (CBRN program office, via ACC-APG) is asking industry for information, not buying yet.
Due in 36 daysNov 13, 2026
What NAICS 332812 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 332812:
- Aluminum coating of metal products for the trade
- Bonderizing metal and metal products for the trade
- Chasing metals and metal products (except printing plates) for the trade
- Coating metals and metal products for the trade
- Coating of metal and metal products with plastics for the trade
- Enameling metals and metal products for the trade
- Engraving metals and metal products (except printing plates) for the trade
- Etching metals and metal products (except printing plates) for the trade
- Flocking metals and metal products for the trade
- Galvanizing metals and metal products for the trade
- Glazing metals and metal products for the trade
- Hot dip galvanizing metals and metal products for the trade
- Japanning metals and metal products for the trade
- Lacquering metals and metal products for the trade
The index lists 20 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 332812
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 332812, your business must have 600 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 metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 332812 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $7.4 million |
| Department of the Navy | $6.4 million |
| Department of the Army | $6.3 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $5.5 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $2.9 million |
| Public Buildings Service | $2.8 million |
| United States Mint | $1.4 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $336,977 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Set-asides on open 332812 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Federal spending under 332812 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $10.8 million |
| FY2025 | $15 million |
| FY2026 | $7.8 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 332812?
332812 is the 2022 NAICS code for Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as aluminum coating of metal products for the trade, bonderizing metal and metal products for the trade, chasing metals and metal products (except printing plates) for the trade under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 332812?
600 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 metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 332812 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $15 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 332812 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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