331491

Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding

Manufacturing › Primary Metal Manufacturing › Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing

SBA Size Standard

900 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

33

Sector

Manufacturing

331

Subsector

Primary Metal Manufacturing

3314

Industry Group

Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing

331491

National Industry (This Code)

Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) rolling, drawing, or extruding shapes (e.g., bar, plate, sheet, strip, tube) from purchased nonferrous metals and/or (2) recovering nonferrous metals from scrap and rolling, drawing, and/or extruding shapes (e.g., bar, plate, sheet, strip, tube) in integrated mills.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

900 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 331491

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Rolling, drawing, and/or extruding shapes from purchased copper or recovering copper from scrap and rolling, drawing, or extruding shapes--are classified in Industry 331420, Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying;
Recovering nonferrous metals (except copper and aluminum) from scrap and making primary forms and/or alloying purchased nonferrous metals--are classified in U.S. Industry 331492, Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum);
Rolling, drawing, and/or extruding aluminum--are classified in Industry 33131, Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing;
Making primary nonferrous metals and rolling, drawing, or extruding nonferrous metal shapes--are classified in Industry 331410, Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining; and
Insulating purchased nonferrous wire--are classified in U.S. Industry 335929, Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 331491 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 331491Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 900 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 331491.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 331491?

NAICS code 331491 is 'Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 33). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) rolling, drawing, or extruding shapes (e.g., bar, plate, sheet, strip, tube) from purchased nonferrous metals and/or (2) recovering

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 331491?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 331491 (Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding) as one with 900 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 331491 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 331491 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 331491 (Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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