01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 333997 Scale And Balance Manufacturing (2007), Scale And Balance (Except Laboratory) Manufacturing (2002) Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 333997
Federal contract activity classified under Scale And Balance Manufacturing (2007), Scale And Balance (Except Laboratory) Manufacturing (2002) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 333997 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 333997 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$12.99M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $38.79M | 2,023 | 123 | 26 | — |
| FY 2020 | $34.30M | 1,541 | 107 | 25 | −11.6% |
| FY 2021 | $12.33M | 749 | 102 | 24 | −64.0% |
| FY 2022 | $47.22M | 640 | 85 | 25 | +282.9% |
| FY 2023 | $7.43M | 535 | 36 | 15 | −84.3% |
| FY 2024 | $19.38M | 380 | 23 | 10 | +161.0% |
| FY 2025 | $12.99M | 377 | 14 | 11 | −33.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $104.27M | 4,960 | 112 | 60.5% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $36.59M | 48 | 13 | 21.2% |
| DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA) | 97AZ | $14.15M | 636 | 9 | 8.2% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $5.93M | 70 | 27 | 3.4% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $5.68M | 69 | 24 | 3.3% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $3.09M | 95 | 30 | 1.8% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $474.1K | 141 | 3 | 0.3% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $441.4K | 14 | 7 | 0.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $393.8K | 39 | 3 | 0.2% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $225.2K | 12 | 2 | 0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 333997?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLA AVIATION | SPE4A2 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $69.59M | 2,751 | 1 | 40.4% |
| DLA AVIATION | SPE4A5 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $24.29M | 1,437 | 20 | 14.1% |
| 249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249) | 36C249 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $16.60M | 5 | 2 | 9.6% |
| DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY | HDEC04 | DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA) | $12.16M | 465 | 9 | 7.1% |
| 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) | 36C256 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $7.86M | 8 | 3 | 4.6% |
| DLA AVIATION | SPE4A6 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $7.83M | 546 | 76 | 4.5% |
| 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | 36C246 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $3.66M | 6 | 2 | 2.1% |
| 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) | 36C248 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $3.50M | 6 | 1 | 2.0% |
| W4MM USA JOINT MUNITIONS CMD | W52P1J | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.17M | 6 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.89M | 11 | 1 | 1.7% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 333997 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC. | $93.40M | 4,167 | 2 | 54.2% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC | $31.79M | 24 | 1 | 18.4% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO, LLC | $10.36M | 345 | 15 | 6.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| INTERCOMP CO. | $9.26M | 167 | 6 | 5.4% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| PAR EXCELLENCE SYSTEMS INC | $2.89M | 11 | 1 | 1.7% | May 1, 2025 |
| GILL GROUP, INC. | $2.67M | 50 | 1 | 1.5% | Jun 24, 2024 |
| CALSPAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $1.89M | 6 | 1 | 1.1% | Oct 7, 2022 |
| WELCH ALLYN, INC. | $1.65M | 3 | 1 | 1.0% | Sep 1, 2022 |
| EXPOTECH U.S.A., INC. | $1.49M | 12 | 1 | 0.9% | Jan 19, 2023 |
| NEW BRUNSWICK INTERNATIONAL, INC | $1.27M | 21 | 1 | 0.7% | Mar 17, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 333997?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6670 | SCALES AND BALANCES | $60.77M | 1,572 | 157 | 35.2% |
| 1615 | HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS | $30.96M | 480 | 1 | 18.0% |
| 1680 | MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS | $21.41M | 802 | 1 | 12.4% |
| 1560 | AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS | $16.38M | 1,074 | 2 | 9.5% |
| 3040 | MISCELLANEOUS POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT | $9.65M | 262 | 10 | 5.6% |
| 3990 | MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT | $6.84M | 20 | 4 | 4.0% |
| 5306 | BOLTS | $2.20M | 125 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 5310 | NUTS AND WASHERS | $2.00M | 235 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 6635 | PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION | $1.85M | 25 | 8 | 1.1% |
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $1.78M | 16 | 7 | 1.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 333997?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $116.55M | 5,086 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $51.40M | 1,028 |
| BPA CALL | $785.7K | 99 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.71M | 32 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 333997?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPE4A225F5919 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 25, 2025 | $11.4K | 3040 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION |
| SPE4A225F5896 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $310.0K | 1615 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION |
| 75F40125F80212 | SPI LIMITED | Sep 19, 2025 | $19.2K | J066 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS |
| SPE4A225F5851 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 17, 2025 | $53.1K | 1560 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION |
| SPE4A225F5838 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 17, 2025 | $3.7K | 3040 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION |
| SPE4A225F5837 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 17, 2025 | $747 | 5330 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION |
| SPE4A225F5836 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 17, 2025 | $99.4K | 1615 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION |
| SPE4A225F5839 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 17, 2025 | $122.9K | 3010 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION |
| SPE4A225F5849 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 17, 2025 | $796 | 1620 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION |
| SPE4A225F5804 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 16, 2025 | $2.2K | 1560 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $172.45M market as addressable.