Government Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 331110 · Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
Government iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts totaled $331M across 3,073 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 170.4% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $326M (99% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $224,838,368 across 838 awards with activity that year, a change of +170.4% from $83,144,574 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $330,768,974 across 3,073 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $225M
- Awards in FY2026
- 838
- Change vs FY2025
- +170.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $331M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 331110. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $224,838,368 | 838 | +170.4% |
| FY2025 | $83,144,574 | 1,252 | +264.9% |
| FY2024 | $22,786,032 | 1,075 | n/a |
About government iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts rose 887% from FY2024 ($22.8M) to FY2026 ($225M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 76% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Defense spends the most on iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts (99%), followed by the Department of Justice. The states with the most of this work are Indiana, Texas and Illinois.
NAICS 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliffs Steel Inc | $101,995,860 | 30.8% |
| 2 | CBMM North America, Inc | $100,145,486 | 30.3% |
| 3 | Supplycore LLC | $48,699,264 | 14.7% |
| 4 | Carter Enterprises LLC | $34,409,323 | 10.4% |
| 5 | Diversified Metals and Alloys, LLC | $10,297,930 | 3.1% |
| 6 | Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois | $4,377,500 | 1.3% |
| 7 | Rudy III, Ernest | $3,025,410 | 0.9% |
| 8 | Patriot Steel LLC | $2,915,804 | 0.9% |
| 9 | BPD Engineering, LLC | $2,108,151 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Super Roco Steel & Tube, LTD. II | $1,488,224 | 0.4% |
Agencies buying iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 331110.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $326,032,970 | 98.6% |
| 2 | Department of Justice | $2,387,078 | 0.7% |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $676,757 | 0.2% |
| 4 | Department of State | $620,829 | 0.2% |
| 5 | Department of Commerce | $418,394 | 0.1% |
| 6 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $327,965 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of the Treasury | $155,605 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture | $95,796 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $21,087 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $19,950 | <0.1% |
Where iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $102,438,707 | 31.0% |
| 2 | Texas | $97,821,785 | 29.6% |
| 3 | Illinois | $52,779,511 | 16.0% |
| 4 | New York | $34,832,342 | 10.5% |
| 5 | Virginia | $10,934,209 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Oklahoma | $5,372,587 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Florida | $3,556,681 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $2,110,333 | 0.6% |
| 9 | California | $2,010,650 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Michigan | $1,257,277 | 0.4% |
Recent iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contract awards
The latest iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | DK Associates Specialty Steel Sales & Consulting Inc | Department of CommerceOU63-FY26-283-NEW, STEEL FOR CHARPY SRMS | $158,666 | 1333ND26PNB640507 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Merelex Corporation | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationRAW MATERIALS FOR MAGNETIC ALLOY DEVELOPMENT | $25,529 | 80NSSC26P1492 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Mont Levine Inc | Department of JusticeVARIOUS RAW METAL FOR C17 MOCK UP AIRPLANE "EO 14398" | $22,524 | 15UG1L26P00000533 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Ocotillo Lumber Sales Inc | Department of the Interior2026 SPRNCA FENCING MATERIALS | $44,530 | 140L6426P0019 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Metco Engineering Corp | Department of Defense8512260061!BAR,METAL | $9,686 | SPE8E426V1398 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Pierce Aluminum Company, Inc. | Department of Defense8512259994!SHEET,METAL | $4,080 | SPE8E426V1396 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Rudy III, Ernest | Department of Defense8512259906!BAR,METAL | $11,398 | SPE8E426V1395 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572468538!ALUMINUM ANGLE, 6061-T6, ASTM B308, 8" X | $32,704 | SPE8E226FH0E5 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572522120!STEEL PLATE, 1/4"X48"X96", A36 ITEM 1 | $9,164 | SPE8E226FH0DB |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Krukemeier Machine & Tool Co Inc | Department of DefenseSTAINLESS STEEL | $286,495 | N0016426PJ110 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572468539!STL PLT, A514 GR B,Q AND T,1.25"X48"X48" | $3,126 | SPE8E226FH0E4 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Hurlen Corporation | Department of Defense8512253684!BAR,METAL | $8,237 | SPE8E426V1389 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Alternative Design Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. | Department of AgriculturePURCHASE ON CUSTOM CORROSION RESISTANT CONVENTIONAL LAYERS CAGES BSL-3AG. | $40,285 | 1232SA26P0388 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Super Roco Steel & Tube, LTD. II | Department of DefenseSTEEL CARBON TUBES | $101,954 | W519TC26FA338 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Tri-Tech Metals Inc | Department of Defense8512251062!BAR,METAL | $15,456 | SPE8E426V1383 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572442641!.625" DIA (MIN), 110 KSI MIN YIELD, NICU | $8,801 | SPE8E226FH0E3 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572444931!5' X 10' X 5/16" PLATE ASTM 316/316L | $28,263 | SPE8E226FH0E2 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Hurlen Corporation | Department of Defense8512247187!ANGLE,STRUCTURAL | $3,348 | SPE8E426PQ299 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572413523!PLATE, METAL, SPEC: T9074-BD-GIB-010/030 | $23,217 | SPE8E226FH0E0 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572522121!(ORDER UNIT=FT) 10FT/1LG GALVANIZED STEE | $1,679 | SPE8E226FH0DG |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Rudy III, Ernest | Department of Defense8512246121!SHEET,METAL | $39,840 | SPE8E426V1375 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572413521!ROUND BAR, 3.75 DIA., COPPER ALUMINUM AL | $2,176 | SPE8E226FH0DZ |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572414186!1.0"TK 48"X144" SAE AISI 1020 STEEL PLAT | $16,497 | SPE8E226FH0DY |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Metco Engineering Corp | Department of Defense8512242844!BAR,METAL | $15,004 | SPE8E426V1370 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Supplycore LLC | Department of Defense4572390743!50SF/1SH ALUMINUM SHEET,.125" X 60" X 12 | $949 | SPE8E226FH0DX |
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How to win government iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts
Federal iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 331110. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts?
- Federal iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts use NAICS 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 331110 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Cliffs Steel Inc ($102M), CBMM North America, Inc ($100M) and Supplycore LLC ($48.7M).
- Which agencies buy the most iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($326M), the Department of Justice ($2.4M) and the Department of the Interior ($677K).
- Where are government iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing work is performed in Indiana ($102M), Texas ($97.8M) and Illinois ($52.8M).
- Is federal spending on iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contract obligations rose 887% from FY2024 ($22.8M) to FY2026 ($225M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 331110, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 331110 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.