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NAICS Code· 333131

NAICS 333131: Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing underground mining machinery and equipment, such as coal breakers, mining cars, core drills, coal cutters, and rock drills, and (2) manufacturing mineral beneficiating machinery and equipment used in surface or underground mines. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 333131 – Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and assembly of heavy-duty machinery and equipment used in extractive operations such as surface and underground mining, quarrying, and mineral processing. This includes draglines, shovels, haul trucks, continuous miners, rock breakers, conveyors, and specialized ventilation and dewatering systems engineered for harsh, high-wear environments.

6
Active Contracts
$902K
Total Obligations (12mo)
16
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
14
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
+58.8%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 333131.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 333131 – Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and assembly of heavy-duty machinery and equipment used in extractive operations such as surface and underground mining, quarrying, and mineral processing. This includes draglines, shovels, haul trucks, ...

NAICS 333131 – Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and assembly of heavy-duty machinery and equipment used in extractive operations such as surface and underground mining, quarrying, and mineral processing. This includes draglines, shovels, haul trucks, continuous miners, rock breakers, conveyors, and specialized ventilation and dewatering systems engineered for harsh, high-wear environments. These products are critical to the extraction of coal, metals, industrial minerals, and aggregates, and are often customized to meet stringent safety, durability, and operational standards required in federal and federally supported mining projects. While primarily a commercial sector, this NAICS code intersects with government contracting through defense-related mineral supply chains, Bureau of Land Management operations, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers infrastructure projects involving mineral extraction for base construction or strategic resource development. No contractor data is available to identify top performers in this NAICS code within the federal marketplace. The competitive landscape likely includes large industrial manufacturers with defense and energy sector experience, as well as specialized small businesses offering niche components or retrofitting services for legacy equipment. No agency data is available to identify primary federal buyers. However, demand is typically driven by agencies managing federal lands, energy security initiatives, or defense logistics requiring mineral resources, including the Department of the Interior, Department of Defense, and potentially the Department of Energy. The market for mining machinery in government contracting is highly specialized and opportunity-dense in regions with active federal mineral extraction programs. Procurement tends to be project-based, with long lead times and a preference for proven, ruggedized equipment. Contractors with ISO-certified manufacturing, defense-compliant documentation, and experience in federal environmental compliance are best positioned to compete.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 333131, ranked by dollars won.

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 333131.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 333131, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 2,353 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

26%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

4%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

91% of 2,591 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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
333131This Code
Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders226%
2,35391% of 2,591
33313NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders234%
4,69792% of 5,126
3331Industry Group
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders231%
59,12955% of 107,721
333Subsector
Fewer Bidders245%
1,795,54757% of 3,141,408
33Sector
Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders244%
16,852,66969% of 24,321,569

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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NAICS code 333131 covers Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing underground mining machinery and equipment, such as coal breakers, mining cars, core drills, coal cutters, and rock drills, and (2) manufacturing mineral beneficiating machinery and equipment used in surface or underground mines. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 333131
Closed
SLED
Crawler Excavator with Hinged Boom
Solicitation # 601440000053632
The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a diesel-powered, hydraulically operated, hinged boom excavator mounted on a crawler-type undercarriage, capable of digging, lifting, and dumping operations. This procurement is identified by solicitation number 601440000053632 and is posted on the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/, where all amendments, questions, answers, and updates will be posted. Respondents must submit proposals through the Euna Procurement website prior to the deadline of August 28, 2026, at 9:00 PM Central Time; no submissions will be accepted after this date and time. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 333131, and the contract is classified under the SLED (State, Local, and Education) organization type. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and must have the correct NIGP class and item codes selected to be eligible to respond. Existing vendors are required to ensure their CMBL information is current and accurate, while new vendors must apply through the CMBL portal to receive bidding opportunities. The point of contact for procurement inquiries is Brian Jordan, CTCD, reachable at Brian.Jordan2@txdot.gov or 512-416-4739. No specific contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or delivery schedules are provided in the solicitation documents. The estimated contract value and contract type, such as firm-fixed-price or indefinite-delivery, are not disclosed. All submissions must comply with CMBL eligibility and registration requirements, and bidders are responsible for monitoring the solicitation portal for updates.
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