NAICS 332996: Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing is NAICS code 332996. A business is small under it with 550 employees or fewer. 13 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 550 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 13
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $110.3 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 72%
- Small businesses registered
- 631
Open federal contracts for fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing
Most open notices under this code are Defense supply orders for specific parts, usually limited to approved sources.
- TEE,TUBE
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- STRAINER,SEDIMENT
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- TUBE ASSEMBLY,METAL
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- Cibola National Forest Culvert Supply
Due in 3 daysOct 7, 2026
- ELBOW,VEHICULAR,EX
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- COUPLING HALF,QUICK
Due in 5 daysOct 9, 2026
What NAICS 332996 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 332996:
- Bends, pipe, made from purchased metal pipe
- Coils, pipe, made from purchased metal pipe
- Couplings, pipe, made from purchased metal pipe
- Fabricated pipe and pipe fittings made from purchased pipe
- Manifolds, pipe, made from purchased metal pipe
- Nipples, metal, made from purchased pipe
- Pipe and pipe fittings made from purchased metal pipe
- Pipe couplings made from purchased metal pipe
- Pipe fabricating (i.e., bending, cutting, threading) made from purchased metal pipe
- Pipe headers made from purchased metal pipe
- Tubes made from purchased metal pipe
- Wrought iron or steel pipe and tubing made from purchased metal pipe
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 332996
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 332996, your business must have 550 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 fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 332996 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $285.3 million |
| Department of the Navy | $3.9 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $2 million |
| Department of the Army | $1.9 million |
| Defense Information Systems Agency | $695,114 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $543,903 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $435,540 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | $295,867 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (39) and Department of Agriculture (1).
Set-asides on open 332996 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 27
- Total small business set-aside: 12
- Women-owned set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
631 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 332996, most of them in Texas (63), California (62), Florida (40), Virginia (30) and New York (28). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 332996 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $98.7 million |
| FY2025 | $110.3 million |
| FY2026 | $87.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 332911 Industrial Valve Manufacturing
- 332912 Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing
- 332913 Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing
- 332919 Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
- 332991 Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing
- 332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
- 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 332996?
332996 is the 2022 NAICS code for Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as bends, pipe, made from purchased metal pipe, coils, pipe, made from purchased metal pipe, couplings, pipe, made from purchased metal pipe under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 332996?
550 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 fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing?
Yes. 13 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 332996 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $110.3 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 332996 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.