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NAICS Code· 334513

NAICS 334513: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing instruments and related devices for measuring, displaying, indicating, recording, transmitting, and controlling industrial process variables. These instruments measure, display, or control (monitor, analyze, and so forth) industrial process variables, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum, combustion, flow, level, viscosity, density, acidity, concentration, and rotation. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 334513 — Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables encompasses the design, development, and production of precision instrumentation used to monitor, display, and regulate critical industrial process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, humidity, and chemical composition. These devices include transmitters, controllers, analyzers, data loggers, and process control panels, often deployed in harsh environments requiring high reliability, calibration accuracy, and compliance with federal standards like NIST traceability and MIL-STD specifications.

148
Active Contracts
$171.7M
Total Obligations (12mo)
1.7K
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
562
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-15.7%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 334513.

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NAICS 334513 — Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables encompasses the design, development, and production of precision instrumentation used to monitor, display, and regulate critical industrial process variables such as ...

NAICS 334513 — Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables encompasses the design, development, and production of precision instrumentation used to monitor, display, and regulate critical industrial process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, humidity, and chemical composition. These devices include transmitters, controllers, analyzers, data loggers, and process control panels, often deployed in harsh environments requiring high reliability, calibration accuracy, and compliance with federal standards like NIST traceability and MIL-STD specifications. In government contracting, this sector supports mission-critical operations across energy, environmental monitoring, life sciences, defense systems, and infrastructure maintenance, serving as the sensory and control backbone for automated industrial and laboratory systems. Top contractors in this space include QUIXLE LLC, QRC, LLC, LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC., BHPE LLC, TMG THE MOORE GROUP INC, and TIMEKEEPING SYSTEMS, INC., representing a mix of small businesses and specialized mid-sized firms with deep expertise in industrial automation, sensor integration, and process control systems. Many hold small business set-asides or 8(a) certifications, reflecting a competitive landscape where niche technical capabilities and regulatory compliance outweigh scale. Primary federal buyers include the Department of the Interior, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Commerce, and Department of Health and Human Services. These agencies procure instrumentation for environmental sampling, hazardous material handling, laboratory automation, facility monitoring, and medical gas delivery systems, driven by mandates for operational safety, regulatory adherence, and infrastructure modernization. The market offers strong opportunity density for contractors with certified manufacturing capabilities, ISO 9001 compliance, and experience in ruggedized instrumentation for federal use. Demand is increasingly tied to digital transformation initiatives, including IoT-enabled process monitoring and predictive maintenance systems, creating openings for firms that can integrate legacy hardware with modern data platforms while meeting stringent federal quality and security requirements.

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Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 334513, ranked by dollars won.

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Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 334513.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 334513, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 77,901 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

60%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

3%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

89% of 87,211 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
334513This Code
Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
Usually Single-Bid160%
77,90189% of 87,211
33451NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid162%
893,05588% of 1,013,156
3345Industry Group
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Usually Single-Bid162%
893,05588% of 1,013,156
334Subsector
Fewer Bidders250%
2,652,52488% of 3,011,428
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 334513 covers Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing instruments and related devices for measuring, displaying, indicating, recording, transmitting, and controlling industrial process variables. These instruments measure, display, or control (monitor, analyze, and so forth) industrial process variables, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum, combustion, flow, level, viscosity, density, acidity, concentration, and rotation. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 334513
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Portable Dynamic Message Signs (PDMS) Supply and IntegrationThe contract seeks the supply, integration, and ongoing support for eight portable dynamic message signs designed to display real-time traffic information under extreme weather conditions. Each unit must be fully self-sufficient, powered by solar energy with battery backup, and fully compliant with NTCIP standards to ensure seamless communication and interoperability with existing transportation management systems. The signs are intended for deployment in Buffalo, Nebraska, and must be engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions including high winds, freezing temperatures, and heavy precipitation without compromising performance or reliability. The equipment will be integrated into the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s operational framework, requiring not only physical installation but also configuration for remote monitoring and control. Support services include maintenance, troubleshooting, firmware updates, and prompt response to failures to ensure continuous availability. Although the contract is categorized as a subcontract and the solicitation date is listed as August 27, 2026, the response deadline is identical to the posting date, suggesting a potential data error or non-standard procurement process. The NAICS code 334513 indicates the focus is on manufacturing navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments, underscoring the technical specificity of the required devices.
Nebraska Department of Transportation

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1 day ago

CLOSED

1 day ago
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NAICS: 334513
Awarded
DIBBS
SENSOR, AMBIENT TEMP
Solicitation # SPE4A5-26-T-320B
The contract requires the delivery of one ambient temperature sensor with NSN 6685-01-715-0177 under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-320B, with a strict delivery timeline of five days from the award date and a required delivery date of July 24, 2026. The item must be furnished FOB origin, with no tolerance for quantity variance, and is subject to inspection and acceptance at the point of origin. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with sampling procedures mandated to follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, using zero-defect acceptance unless otherwise specified; attributes must be assigned verification levels or AQLs accordingly. The sensor must comply with all DLA packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking, and palletization must adhere to DLA packaging guidelines. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless explicitly exempted for functional components like batteries or instruments, and portable devices containing mercury must have a secondary containment and be shock-proof in accordance with NAVSEA 5100-003D. Configuration changes require formal engineering change proposals, and all supplies must be shipped via traceable freight methods—parcel post is strictly forbidden. The sensor is to be delivered to Huntington Ingalls Incorporated in Pascagoula, Mississippi, under a government-furnished address and contract line item, with all documentation and marking aligned to federal procurement standards.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 334513
Awarded
DIBBS
GAGE, PRESSURE, DIAL
Solicitation # SPE4A5-26-T-144L
The contract is for the procurement of 14 pressure dial indicating gages, identified by NSN 6685010913656 and part number EA24-3PYF-RWBX, manufactured by Ashcroft Inc, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-144L. Delivery is required 171 days after award with an original target delivery date of October 26, 2026 and a need ship date of November 10, 2026, under FOB Origin terms to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The unit of issue is EA and quantity variance is strictly zero percent, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery destination. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-PRF-23199E for preservation and marking, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including barcoding to ISO/IEC 16388. Mercury or mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in the product, preservation, packaging, or marking except for functional use in specific exempted devices like batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, which must meet NAVSEA 5100-003D containment standards. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, with zero nonconformances required for acceptance unless otherwise specified, and critical, major, and minor attributes must be verified at levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Technical and quality requirements are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and special restrictions apply to hazardous materials, radioactive items, and defense telecommunications under FAR and DFARS clauses including 52.223-3, 52.223-7, 252.204-7012, and 252.240-7997. Contractors must submit invoices electronically through WAWF, maintain active SAM registration, and comply with employment, trafficking prevention, and small business representation regulations including 52.222-50, 52.222-54, and 52.219-28. The contract is subject to deviation codes related to contract type and N
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 334513
Awarded
DIBBS
GAGE, PRESSURE, DIAL
Solicitation # SPE4A5-26-T-310D
The contract solicits one unit of a GAGE, PRESSURE, DIAL with NSN 6685-01-030-0260 under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-310D, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Aviation division. The requirement is for an automated simplified acquisition with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and delivery is required within five days after delivery order issuance, with the item destined for Turkey under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program using regular FOB Origin terms. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R or I numbers, with sampling methods mandated to follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or a comparable zero-based plan, and critical, major, and minor attributes must be verified at levels VII, IV, and II or with AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. The item must be manufactured in compliance with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003 standards, with origin inspection required under FAR 52.246-2 and acceptance also occurring at origin. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including the special marking code 05-05 for delicate instruments, and palletization must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001); hazardous material packaging must comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Export-controlled technical data is applicable, governed by DFARS 252.225-7048, restricting access to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed training, and DLA authorization. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 105 (May 20, 2026) and applies numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including cybersecurity safeguards under DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements with deviation 2026-O0025, restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7018, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and toxic materials.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 334513
Awarded
DIBBS
TRANSMITTER, LIQUID
Solicitation # SPE4A5-26-Q-0629
The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-Q-0629 calls for the procurement of 18 units of a TRANSMITTER, LIQUID QUANTITY with a total estimated value of $18, delivered within two days after order placement to DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The item is subject to strict technical and quality standards incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with RA001 taking precedence over general commercial packaging standards such as ASTM D3951. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, including machine-readable barcodes, and specific DLA packaging requirements under RP001, though Item Unique Identification is excluded under DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Physical identification of bare items is mandated per RQ017, and all non-accepted supplies must have government identification removed as per RQ011. Technical data associated with the item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 and restricting access to contractors who hold valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program credentials, have completed mandatory DLA export control training, and obtained prior authorization from DLA. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 certification by a C3PAO, and all submissions must adhere to electronic invoicing via WAWF using approved document types, with no alternative systems permitted. Award will be made using a trade-off approach, with past performance being significantly more important than cost or price, and quoted delivery time considered approximately equal in importance to cost. Evaluation will heavily weigh historical quality, delivery compliance, and SPRs assessments under past performance. The contracting officer’s representative is not named, but the point of contact is Rasulbek Kilichev of the DLA Aviation ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside, and offerors must provide their CAGE code and complete required representations for veteran employment and sustainable products, though no responses are populated in the provided text. Proposals must be submitted by July 23, 2026, via the DIBBS portal, email (under 15 MB), mail, hand delivery, or fax, with all documentation requiring adherence to DLA-specific technical, quality, and export control protocols. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, governed by MIL
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