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NAICS Code· 332420

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cutting, forming, and joining heavy gauge metal to manufacture tanks, vessels, and other containers. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 332420 – Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing encompasses the fabrication of large-scale, heavy-gauge metal storage and process tanks designed for structural integrity under high pressure, extreme temperatures, or corrosive environments. These include welded steel and stainless steel tanks used for fuel, water, chemical, and cryogenic storage, often built to ASME, API, or military specifications.

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$43.8M
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Awarded Contracts (12mo)
138
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NAICS 332420 – Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing encompasses the fabrication of large-scale, heavy-gauge metal storage and process tanks designed for structural integrity under high pressure, extreme temperatures, or corrosive environments. These include welded steel and stainless steel tanks u...

NAICS 332420 – Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing encompasses the fabrication of large-scale, heavy-gauge metal storage and process tanks designed for structural integrity under high pressure, extreme temperatures, or corrosive environments. These include welded steel and stainless steel tanks used for fuel, water, chemical, and cryogenic storage, often built to ASME, API, or military specifications. The sector serves critical infrastructure needs in defense, aerospace, and environmental management, with products integrated into military logistics, hazardous material handling, and space mission support systems. Manufacturing typically involves precision welding, hydrostatic testing, non-destructive evaluation, and custom engineering to meet stringent government performance and safety standards. Top contractors in this space include AAECON GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC, BHPE LLC, LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC., PERFECTED SOLUTIONS LLC, MST MARITIME MANAGEMENT LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, and COLORADO STANDBY, LLC. These firms range from specialized small businesses with niche fabrication capabilities to mid-sized primes with end-to-end engineering and installation services, often competing on compliance with military-grade quality controls and rapid turnaround for field-deployable systems. The Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, Department of Homeland Security, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are the primary federal buyers. Demand is driven by military fuel and water storage for forward operating bases, environmental remediation projects, wildfire suppression infrastructure, and spacecraft propellant systems requiring ultra-high-purity containment. The competitive landscape is characterized by high barriers to entry due to certification requirements, specialized equipment needs, and strict regulatory compliance. Opportunities are concentrated in programs requiring ruggedized, custom-engineered tanks for remote or hazardous environments, with increasing emphasis on modular designs and rapid deployment. Contractors with proven experience in ASME Section VIII, AWS D1.1, and MIL-STD quality systems are best positioned to compete.

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Cryotanks, and Racking SystemsThis solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0940, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued under FAR Part 12, requesting quotations for Cryotanks and a Racking System. The requirement is unrestricted and not set aside for small businesses, with the North American Industry Classification System code 332420 and a small business size standard of 750 employees. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotations, which must be made electronically via email to lynn.hults@usda.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 24, 2026; no faxed or hard copy submissions will be accepted. Vendors must be active and registered in SAM.gov at the time of quotation submission and award, and payment will be processed through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. Quotes must include a detailed description of the vendor’s capability to remove vegetation from a retention pond, along with relevant experience providing similar services to other government entities and a full past performance history; submissions that merely reference the statement of work without supplemental information will be deemed nonresponsive and excluded from consideration. Questions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. CST on July 21, 2026. The place of performance is Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521, and the contracting office is located in Beltsville, Maryland, under the USDA ARS AFM APD. The point of contact for all inquiries is Lynn Hults.
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Request for Proposal Special Test Equipment (STE) Vacuum Chamber 3 (Chamber Shell, Thermal Shroud, and Thermal Conditioning Unit (TCU)NASA Glenn Research Center is soliciting proposals for the design, fabrication, and delivery of specialized test equipment consisting of one custom rectangular thermal vacuum chamber, one thermal shroud, and one thermal conditioning unit, as part of solicitation number 80GRC026R0011. This combined synopsis and solicitation follows FAR Subpart 12.6 guidelines for commercial items and does not include any set-aside provisions, making it open to all qualified vendors. The equipment is critical for simulating space environmental conditions and must meet stringent performance and reliability standards for use in aerospace research and testing. Proposals must be submitted by August 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the contract expected to be awarded following a competitive evaluation process. The place of performance is at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and all delivered components must be capable of integration and operation at the designated facility. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Paige Foreman, with Eric DiLisi serving as secondary contact, both reachable via their NASA email addresses. The NAICS code 332420 indicates the procurement is targeted toward companies engaged in the manufacturing of industrial machinery and equipment.
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