Top DoD secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $48.3M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 331492, up 347.0% from $10.8M in the preceding 12 months. 8 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 1 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD contractors for NAICS 331492
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 | United States Antimony Corporation | $47.4M | $9.9M | 98.1% | — |
| 2 | Gannon & Scott Phoenix, LLC | $859K | $816K | 1.8% | — |
| 3 | Midway Industrial Supply Inc. | $23K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 4 | Production Automation Corporation | $17K | $0 | 0.0% | New |
| 5 | Lancaster Alloys Company, Inc. | $14K | $0 | 0.0% | New |
| 6 | T & R Trading LLC | $13K | $47K | 0.0% | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Janel Inc | $7K | $4K | 0.0% | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Dela Technology Corporation | $2K | $0 | 0.0% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- United States Antimony Corporation$9.9M → $47.4M (+$37.4M) · now #1
- Gannon & Scott Phoenix, LLC$816K → $859K (+$43K) · now #2
- Midway Industrial Supply Inc.$0 → $23K (+$23K) · now #3
Largest declines
- T & R Trading LLC$47K → $13K (−$34K) · now #6
- BB&G Enterprises Inc$17K → $0 (−$17K) · no latest-period obligations
- Echelon Supply and Service, Inc.$3K → $0 (−$3K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
1 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Production Automation Corporation | Jun 30, 2026 | $17K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $47.4M | $10.0M | Up $37.4M (375.0%) |
| Department of the Navy | $859K | $816K | Up $42K (5.2%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP800025F0009 | United States Antimony Corporation ANTIMONY METAL INGOTS FIRST DELIVERY ORDER. | $9.9M | Sep 25, 2027 |
| SP800026F0004 | United States Antimony Corporation ANTIMONY METAL INGOTS DO 2 | $1.9M | Jan 14, 2028 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 331492?
In the latest 12 months, United States Antimony Corporation ($47.4M), Gannon & Scott Phoenix, LLC ($859K), Midway Industrial Supply Inc. ($23K) received the most DoD obligations for secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum).
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and United States Antimony Corporation alone held 98.1%. 1 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 331492 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is SP800025F0009 (United States Antimony Corporation, $9.9M obligated), ending Sep 25, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures 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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