Top DoD industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $9.0M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 333994, down 53.3% from $19.3M in the preceding 12 months. 63 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 17 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 333994
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 | Northern Defense Industries, LLC | $943K | $0 | 10.4% | New |
| 2 | Howell Laboratories Inc | $943K | $1.2M | 10.4% | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corp | $714K | $714K | 7.9% | ▲ 5 |
| 4 | Heattek Inc | $698K | $0 | 7.7% | New |
| 5 | Armil/CFS, Inc. | $576K | $0 | 6.3% | New |
| 6 | Norcatec LLC | $520K | $0 | 5.7% | New |
| 7 | Bighorn Solutions LLC | $519K | $0 | 5.7% | New |
| 8 | Pauley Rodine Inc | $342K | $20K | 3.8% | ▲ 35 |
| 9 | Blue Group LLC | $335K | $0 | 3.7% | New |
| 10 | Linmarr Associates, Inc. | $334K | $443K | 3.7% | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | JE Hurley Co | $251K | $1.1M | 2.8% | ▼ 6 |
| 12 | CE Solution Plus Corp. | $249K | $0 | 2.8% | New |
| 13 | Jamaica Bearings Co., Inc. | $215K | $0 | 2.4% | New |
| 14 | Anvil Rock Consulting, LLC | $200K | $0 | 2.2% | New |
| 15 | Kampi Components Co Inc | $180K | $35K | 2.0% | ▲ 20 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Northern Defense Industries, LLC$0 → $943K (+$943K) · now #1
- Heattek Inc$0 → $698K (+$698K) · now #4
- Armil/CFS, Inc.$0 → $576K (+$576K) · now #5
Largest declines
- Phillips Corporation$5.8M → $0 (−$5.8M) · no latest-period obligations
- Exotherm Corporation$1.7M → $0 (−$1.7M) · no latest-period obligations
- Premier Furnace Specialists Inc$1.6M → $0 (−$1.6M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
28 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Defense Industries, LLC | Mar 24, 2026 | $943K |
| Heattek Inc | Feb 28, 2026 | $698K |
| Armil/CFS, Inc. | Feb 23, 2026 | $576K |
| Bighorn Solutions LLC | Feb 13, 2026 | $519K |
| Blue Group LLC | Apr 24, 2026 | $335K |
| CE Solution Plus Corp. | Jun 25, 2026 | $249K |
| Jamaica Bearings Co., Inc. | Jun 3, 2026 | $215K |
| Anvil Rock Consulting, LLC | Feb 11, 2026 | $200K |
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 | $5.9M | $3.9M | Up $2.0M (51.9%) |
| Department of the Army | $1.9M | $4.5M | Down $2.6M (58.3%) |
| Department of the Navy | $1.0M | $1.7M | Down $688K (40.6%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $249K | $9.2M | Down $9.0M (97.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N0017324PX004 | OXY-GON Industries Inc 4023 PHASE II AWARD FOR HTS FURNACE | $1.8M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| 47QSWC25P0038 | Phillips Corporation AFLCMC HEAT TREAT FURNACES | $5.3M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| W911PT23P0164 | Consolidated Engineering Company, Inc. 1 EACH - PIT FURNACE PER WVA ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION # 10-23-3424 | $2.9M | Jun 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 333994?
In the latest 12 months, Northern Defense Industries, LLC ($943K), Howell Laboratories Inc ($943K), Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corp ($714K) received the most DoD obligations for industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 57.9% of positive obligations, and Northern Defense Industries, LLC alone held 10.4%. 28 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 333994 contracts ending soon?
3 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is N0017324PX004 (OXY-GON Industries Inc, $1.8M obligated), ending Feb 28, 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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