Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in pouring molten aluminum into molds to manufacture aluminum castings (except nonferrous die-castings). Establishments in this industry purchase aluminum made in other establishments.

NAICS code 331524 — Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) — 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 Foundries 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 550 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 331524.

What is NAICS code 331524?

NAICS code 331524 is 'Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 33). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in pouring molten aluminum into molds to manufacture aluminum castings (except nonferrous die-castings). Establishments in this industry

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 331524?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 331524 (Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)) as one with 550 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 331524 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 331524 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 331524 (Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.