Top DHS iron and steel forging contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security obligated $11.8M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 332111, up 41.4% from $8.3M in the preceding 12 months. 4 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Homeland Security. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DHS contractors for NAICS 332111
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Mckinnon Corp | $6.2M | $3.3M | 52.5% | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Lister Chain & Forge Inc | $3.8M | $4.2M | 32.6% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Cfmw, LLC | $1.7M | $772K | 14.4% | — |
| 4 | Scot Forge Company | $45K | $0 | 0.4% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Columbus Mckinnon Corp$3.3M → $6.2M (+$2.9M) · now #1
- Cfmw, LLC$772K → $1.7M (+$928K) · now #3
- Scot Forge Company$0 → $45K (+$45K) · now #4
Largest declines
- Lister Chain & Forge Inc$4.2M → $3.8M (−$337K) · now #2
- JPW Industries Inc.$22K → $0 (−$22K) · no latest-period obligations
- Christie & Grey Limited$20K → $0 (−$20K) · no latest-period obligations
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | $11.8M | $8.3M | Up $3.4M (41.4%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70Z08426FDL950182 | Columbus Mckinnon Corp PROVIDE AND DELIVER OPEN LINK BUOY CHAIN TO VARIOUS COAST GUARD UNITS. | $2.0M | May 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DHS contractors for NAICS 332111?
In the latest 12 months, Columbus Mckinnon Corp ($6.2M), Lister Chain & Forge Inc ($3.8M), Cfmw, LLC ($1.7M) received the most DHS obligations for iron and steel forging.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and Columbus Mckinnon Corp alone held 52.5%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DHS NAICS 332111 contracts ending soon?
1 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 70Z08426FDL950182 (Columbus Mckinnon Corp, $2.0M obligated), ending May 31, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
NAICS 332111 across all agencies
DoD · NAICS 332111
$158.6MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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