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NAICS Code· 331492

NAICS 331492: Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) alloying purchased nonferrous metals and/or (2) recovering nonferrous metals from scrap. Establishments in this industry make primary forms (e.g., bar, billet, bloom, cake, ingot, slab, slug, wire) using smelting or refining processes. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 331492 – Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) encompasses the recovery, purification, and reprocessing of nonferrous metals such as nickel, zinc, lead, tin, titanium, magnesium, and precious metals like silver and platinum group elements. This sector supports critical supply chain resilience by transforming scrap, residues, and secondary feedstocks into high-purity ingots, master alloys, and refined forms suitable for aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics applications.

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NAICS code 331492 covers Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) alloying purchased nonferrous metals and/or (2) recovering nonferrous metals from scrap. Establishments in this industry make primary forms (e.g., bar, billet, bloom, cake, ingot, slab, slug, wire) using smelting or refining processes. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 331492
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Federal
Silver Reutilization and Account Maintenance Service
Solicitation # N0025327Q0001
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, intends to award a single Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for silver reutilization and account maintenance services. The contractor will be responsible for refining silver-bearing materials recovered from Silver/Zinc and Silver/Chloride batteries to a purity of 99.9% for use in manufacturing new batteries. Annual requirements include the reutilization of 328,060 troy ounces of high silver content material and 582,421 troy ounces of low silver content material, along with the maintenance of 439,108 troy ounces in silver accounts. The contract features a five-year ordering period and will be awarded based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. The contract is a fixed-price agreement with an Economic Price Adjustment based on the London Bullion Market Association Silver Price, with a service price ceiling set at 150% of the proposed base price. Performance requirements include completing the refining process within 60 days of shipment receipt and achieving a silver return rate between 75% and 90% of the received net weight. Strict quality and security controls are mandated, including the use of a neutral third-party observer for weighing and the adherence to DOD 5220.22M industrial security standards. The contractor must also ensure all hazardous waste disposal complies with local, state, and federal environmental laws. This is a full and open competition under NAICS code 331492, with the Request for Quote expected around October 1, 2026.
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NAICS: 331492
DIBBS
SOLDER, TIN ALLOY
Solicitation # SPE8E9-27-T-0017
Solicitation SPE8E9-27-T-0017, issued by DLA Troop Support, Construction and Equipment MRO SVC I, is a request for quotations for 341 units of tin alloy solder (NSN 3439002699610). Each unit of issue is defined as 16 ounces. The material must comply with ASTM B32 (R 2014) and meet NAVAIR aircraft launch and recovery equipment traceability requirements. The item is classified as a Type I (Code S) item with a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months. Delivery is required by January 31, 2027, with a need ship date of January 7, 2027, shipped FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contract mandates strict quality and safety standards, including a zero-based sampling plan per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 and a prohibition on the intentional addition of mercury. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific requirements for hazardous materials under IP025 and the Hazard Communication Standard. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment requirements. A price evaluation preference is available for certified HUBZone small businesses.
CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MRO SVC I

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NAICS: 331492
Closed
Federal
Indium Metal
Solicitation # SP8000-26-R-0011
This solicitation, SP8000-26-R-0011, is for the acquisition of 4N (99.99%) purity indium metal ingots under an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle with a three-year ordering period running from August 10, 2026, to August 9, 2029. The Defense Logistics Agency Contracting Services Office – Columbus is conducting this procurement as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12, with evaluation conducted under the Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. The acquisition is being conducted under Other than Full and Open Competition to ensure domestic production capability, limited to U.S.-based manufacturers authorized under FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(i), citing national security and industrial mobilization concerns, with the goal of maintaining a secure supply of this critical material for the National Defense Stockpile. The maximum value of all IDIQ awards combined is $250,000,000, with a guaranteed minimum of $10,000,000 equally distributed among awardees. The solicitation includes two contract line items: CLIN 0001 for 4N indium ingots, with estimated annual quantities totaling 402,825 kilograms over the contract term, and CLIN 0002 for third-party testing of the material, both under firm-fixed-price terms with a 1% variance in quantity allowed for the ingots. Deliveries must be made to designated DLA depot locations in Scotia, NY; Hawthorne, NV; Hammond, IN; and Columbus, OH, with FOB destination terms and a 12-month delivery window following each order issuance. Packaging must be engineered for long-term storage, requiring each ingot to be individually vacuum-sealed in 4-mil plastic film within moisture-resistant, 20-year durability containers, with labeling compliant with MIL-STD-129, including permanent metal tags with laser-etched 3D barcodes. All testing must be performed by an ISO 17025-certified lab within the Continental United States, and contractors must provide detailed sampling plans, Certificates of Analysis (COA), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) conforming to GHS standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically by noon EDT on July 20, 2
Dcso Columbus

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