NAICS 331312: Primary Aluminum Production
NAICS 331312 - Primary Aluminum Production covers the smelting and refining of aluminum and its alloys. This industry involves the conversion of alumina into primary aluminum through electrolytic processes, as well as the production of aluminum alloys used in critical infrastructure and manufacturing.
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NAICS 331312 - Primary Aluminum Production covers the smelting and refining of aluminum and its alloys. This industry involves the conversion of alumina into primary aluminum through electrolytic processes, as well as the production of aluminum alloys used in critical infrastructure and manufacturin...
NAICS 331312 - Primary Aluminum Production covers the smelting and refining of aluminum and its alloys. This industry involves the conversion of alumina into primary aluminum through electrolytic processes, as well as the production of aluminum alloys used in critical infrastructure and manufacturing. In the government contracting landscape, this sector provides the raw materials essential for aerospace, defense, and heavy industrial applications where high strength-to-weight ratios and corrosion resistance are required. The competitive landscape is characterized by large-scale industrial providers, with 3M Company appearing as a significant contractor in this space. The presence of such diversified conglomerates suggests that procurement often involves integrated material solutions rather than simple commodity sourcing. The Department of Defense is the primary driver of demand in this sector. Procurement activity is centered on supporting military readiness and the production of defense assets, where primary aluminum is a foundational material for vehicle and aircraft manufacturing.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 331312, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 627 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
44%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
3%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
90% of 694 total awards
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
331312This Code Primary Aluminum Production | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 44% | 62790% of 694 | |
33131NAICS Industry | Moderate Competition | 3 | 31% | 36,86963% of 58,698 | |
3313Industry Group Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | Moderate Competition | 3 | 31% | 36,86963% of 58,698 | |
331Subsector | Moderate Competition | 3 | 25% | 208,26883% of 251,042 | |
33Sector Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 44% | 16,883,00469% of 24,369,785 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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