NAICS 334514: Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing totalizing (i.e., registering) fluid meters and counting devices. Examples of products made by these establishments are gas consumption meters, water consumption meters, parking meters, taxi meters, motor vehicle gauges, and fare collection equipment. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 334514 – Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing encompasses the design and production of precision instruments that measure, totalize, and count fluid flow or discrete items in industrial and military applications. This includes volumetric and mass flow meters, positive displacement meters, turbine flow sensors, and electromechanical counting devices used in fuel delivery systems, chemical processing, hydraulic control units, and automated logistics equipment.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 334514.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 334514 – Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing encompasses the design and production of precision instruments that measure, totalize, and count fluid flow or discrete items in industrial and military applications. This includes volumetric and mass flow meters, positive displ...
NAICS 334514 – Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing encompasses the design and production of precision instruments that measure, totalize, and count fluid flow or discrete items in industrial and military applications. This includes volumetric and mass flow meters, positive displacement meters, turbine flow sensors, and electromechanical counting devices used in fuel delivery systems, chemical processing, hydraulic control units, and automated logistics equipment. These devices are critical for monitoring fluid consumption, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining regulatory compliance in mission-critical environments. In government contracting, this NAICS supports defense, aerospace, and energy infrastructure programs requiring high-reliability flow measurement and data logging under extreme conditions, often integrated into closed-loop control systems or ruggedized field deployments. Top contractors in this sector include KI MACHINE TOOLS & PRODUCTIONS INC, LOGISTICO LLC, and LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC., a mix of specialized small businesses and niche industrial manufacturers with deep expertise in precision machining, sensor integration, and calibration standards. These firms typically operate as tier-two suppliers, providing components and subassemblies for larger defense contractors or directly fulfilling specialized agency requirements for metering systems in fuel handling, gas distribution, or laboratory automation. The Department of Defense is the primary federal buyer, with demand driven by maintenance of military vehicle fuel systems, munitions handling equipment, and gas supply infrastructure for bases and field operations. Programs involving hazardous material handling, propulsion system monitoring, and automated inventory control in depots sustain consistent procurement activity. The competitive landscape is concentrated among specialized manufacturers with AS9100 and ISO 13485 certifications, where technical validation and environmental ruggedization are key differentiators. Opportunities exist for firms with capabilities in analog/digital signal conditioning, NIST-traceable calibration, and defense-grade documentation. Procurement trends indicate growing emphasis on digital integration, IoT-enabled telemetry, and tamper-resistant designs for secure logistics applications.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 334514 work as a small business.
The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.
13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 334514, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| GMS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC. | $1.9M | 17 |
| PRIME TECHNOLOGY LLC | $1.5M | 3 |
| SANITZ ENTERPRISES, INC. | $1.2M | 22 |
| FLAME ENTERPRISES, INC. | $1.1M | 7 |
| PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC | $1.0M | 9 |
| KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES INC | $991K | 1 |
| OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $974K | 12 |
| TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS INC | $961K | 2 |
| TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC | $930K | 16 |
| MARTIN MILITARY INC | $914K | 10 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 334514.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 334514, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 26,561 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
38%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
7%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
26,561
95% of 28,084 total awards
Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
334514This Code Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 38% | 26,56195% of 28,084 | |
33451NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 62% | 895,60488% of 1,015,890 | |
3345Industry Group Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 62% | 895,60488% of 1,015,890 | |
334Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 50% | 2,655,79088% of 3,015,335 | |
33Sector Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 44% | 16,883,00469% of 24,369,785 |
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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