Top DoD iron and steel forging contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $158.6M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 332111, up 905.3% from $15.8M in the preceding 12 months. 157 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 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 | BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $145.8M | $4K | 91.9% | ▲ 123 |
| 2 | Norcatec LLC | $2.9M | $2.9M | 1.8% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Scot Forge Company | $1.9M | $45K | 1.2% | ▲ 34 |
| 4 | tact360, Inc | $1.4M | $676K | 0.9% | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Patriot Forge Corporation | $736K | $371K | 0.5% | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | Trident Maritime Systems - CAC, LLC | $641K | $0 | 0.4% | New |
| 7 | Ellwood National Forge Company | $465K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 8 | Lister Chain & Forge Inc | $425K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 9 | Rudy III, Ernest | $407K | $421K | 0.3% | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | T & T Materials Inc | $315K | $409K | 0.2% | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Fighter Jet Metals Inc. | $261K | $0 | 0.2% | New |
| 12 | Stainless Shapes Inc | $249K | $252K | 0.2% | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | Wingate Alloys Inc | $244K | $355K | 0.1% | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Hurlen Corporation | $238K | $336K | 0.1% | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | ITL LLC | $207K | $346K | 0.1% | ▼ 4 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P.$4K → $145.8M (+$145.8M) · now #1
- Scot Forge Company$45K → $1.9M (+$1.9M) · now #3
- tact360, Inc$676K → $1.4M (+$750K) · now #4
Largest declines
- Ellwood Texas Forge, L.P.$2.4M → $0 (−$2.4M) · no latest-period obligations
- A. Finkl & Sons Co.$2.2M → $0 (−$2.2M) · no latest-period obligations
- Raloid Tool Co., Inc.$752K → $5K (−$748K) · now #95
New to this market
38 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Trident Maritime Systems - CAC, LLC | Feb 5, 2026 | $641K |
| Fighter Jet Metals Inc. | Oct 23, 2025 | $261K |
| Dutch Valley Supply Co. | Nov 20, 2025 | $102K |
| Tech Service Solutions LLC | Jan 15, 2026 | $88K |
| EBA Yapi Sanayi Insaat Muhendislik Gida VE Turizm Ticaret Limited Sirketi | May 14, 2026 | $60K |
| AMZ Alabama Inc. | Nov 18, 2025 | $39K |
| Creare LLC | Apr 8, 2026 | $23K |
| American Shop Tools LLC | Oct 9, 2025 | $19K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $153.1M | $10.6M | Up $142.4M (1341.0%) |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $4.3M | $4.8M | Down $573K (11.8%) |
| Department of the Navy | $1.2M | $219K | Up $989K (450.8%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $60K | $98K | Down $38K (39.1%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W911PT25C0002 | Ellwood Texas Forge, L.P. 247 EACH - BODY, BREECH RING FORGING PER DRAWING 11579761, REV E FOR 155MM M776 & M284 CANNON | $2.4M | Nov 13, 2026 |
| W911PT24C0009 | Canadian Commercial Corporation 167 EACH - FORGING, TUBE PER DRAWING | $2.6M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| W911PT26CA001 | Scot Forge Company MUZZLE BRAKE FORGINGS | $1.1M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| W911PT24C0016 | Canadian Commercial Corporation 262 EACH - M256 HOLLOW PREFORM FORGING | $7.1M | Dec 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 332111?
In the latest 12 months, BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. ($145.8M), Norcatec LLC ($2.9M), Scot Forge Company ($1.9M) received the most DoD obligations for iron and steel forging.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 97.3% of positive obligations, and BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. alone held 91.9%. 38 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 332111 contracts ending soon?
4 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is W911PT25C0002 (Ellwood Texas Forge, L.P., $2.4M obligated), ending Nov 13, 2026. 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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