NAICS 333912: Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing general purpose air and gas compressors, such as reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, vacuum pumps (except laboratory), and nonagricultural spraying and dusting compressors and spray gun units. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 333912 – Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and assembly of industrial-grade air and gas compression systems, including reciprocating, rotary screw, centrifugal, and scroll compressors, along with associated controls, filtration, and drying equipment. These systems are critical for pneumatic actuation, gas storage, pressure testing, and life support applications in defense, aerospace, medical, and laboratory environments.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 333912.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 333912 – Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and assembly of industrial-grade air and gas compression systems, including reciprocating, rotary screw, centrifugal, and scroll compressors, along with associated controls, filtration, and drying equipment. The...
NAICS 333912 – Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and assembly of industrial-grade air and gas compression systems, including reciprocating, rotary screw, centrifugal, and scroll compressors, along with associated controls, filtration, and drying equipment. These systems are critical for pneumatic actuation, gas storage, pressure testing, and life support applications in defense, aerospace, medical, and laboratory environments. In government contracting, this sector supports mission-critical infrastructure requiring high-reliability, corrosion-resistant, and explosion-proof compressor units compliant with MIL-STD and ASME standards. Products in this NAICS often integrate with broader environmental control, fuel handling, and emergency response systems, positioning compressor manufacturing as an essential enabler of operational readiness across federal agencies. Top contractors in this space include MGI, INC., J.P.L. COMPRESSOR SERVICE INC, ALLYANT, LLC, LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC., and STARWIN INDUSTRIES, LLC, a mix of specialized small businesses and niche industrial service providers with deep expertise in custom compressor retrofitting, maintenance, and system integration. These firms often hold small business set-asides and compete for task orders requiring rapid deployment, field service support, and compliance with strict military and federal safety specifications. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense are the primary procuring agencies, leveraging compressor systems for medical gas delivery in VA hospitals, submarine and aircraft maintenance facilities, and hazardous material handling operations. The Department of Commerce also procures compressors for scientific research and calibration labs requiring ultra-pure gas environments. The competitive landscape is characterized by technical specialization over scale, with opportunities concentrated in maintenance contracts, replacement parts, and system upgrades rather than new-build procurements. Contractors with certified quality systems, NDT capabilities, and experience in hazardous environment compliance are best positioned to capture sustained demand.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 333912, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| ITL LLC | $15.3M | 92 |
| ARGO TURBOSERVE CORPORATION | $8.1M | 95 |
| ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC. | $4.9M | 93 |
| BAUER COMPRESSORS, INC. | $3.6M | 8 |
| CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORP | $2.8M | 11 |
| HYDRAULICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $2.1M | 14 |
| SAUER COMPRESSORS USA, INC. | $1.8M | 9 |
| COMPRESSOR ENGINEERING CORP | $1.6M | 21 |
| ROTATING MACHINERY SERVICES INC | $1.6M | 1 |
| INTEGRATED PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES | $1.5M | 9 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 333912.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 333912, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 30,332 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
37%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
9%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
94% of 32,435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
333912This Code Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 37% | 30,33294% of 32,435 | |
33391NAICS Industry | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 40% | 163,34254% of 303,754 | |
3339Industry Group Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 42% | 556,42362% of 897,692 | |
333Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 45% | 1,795,54757% of 3,141,408 | |
33Sector Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 44% | 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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