NAICS 333992: Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing is NAICS code 333992. A business is small under it with 1,250 employees or fewer. 7 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,250 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 7
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $33.7 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 77%
- Small businesses registered
- 497
Open federal contracts for welding and soldering equipment manufacturing
- ELECTRODE,WELDING
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- ROD, WELDING
Due in 5 daysOct 9, 2026
- 39 WELDING WIRE SPOOL
No deadline
- 39 - WELDING WIRE
No deadline
- WELDERS
No deadline
- INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM
No deadline
What NAICS 333992 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 333992:
- Arc-welding equipment manufacturing
- Electrode holders, welding, manufacturing
- Electrodes, welding, manufacturing
- Electron beam welding equipment manufacturing
- Gas welding equipment manufacturing
- Gas welding rods, coated or cored, manufacturing
- Generating apparatus and parts, welding, electrical, manufacturing
- Laser welding equipment manufacturing
- Plasma welding equipment manufacturing
- Resistance welding equipment manufacturing
- Seam welding equipment manufacturing
- Soldering equipment (except handheld) manufacturing
- Spot welding equipment manufacturing
- Ultrasonic welding equipment manufacturing
The index lists 16 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 333992
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 333992, your business must have 1,250 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 welding and soldering equipment manufacturing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 333992 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $29.3 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $27.4 million |
| Department of the Navy | $27.4 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.1 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $607,621 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $403,775 |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $354,942 |
| Department of State | $238,518 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (10).
Set-asides on open 333992 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 5
- Total small business set-aside: 5
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Your competition
497 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 333992, most of them in Texas (49), California (45), Florida (35), Virginia (25) and Alabama (19). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 333992 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $33.3 million |
| FY2025 | $33.7 million |
| FY2026 | $21.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 333912 Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing
- 333914 Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing
- 333921 Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing
- 333922 Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing
- 333923 Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
- 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
- 333991 Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing
- 333993 Packaging Machinery Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 333992?
333992 is the 2022 NAICS code for Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as arc-welding equipment manufacturing, electrode holders, welding, manufacturing, electrodes, welding, manufacturing under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 333992?
1,250 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 welding and soldering equipment manufacturing?
Yes. 7 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 333992 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $33.7 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 333992 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.