H. KRAMER & CO (IL)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2008
- $5.29M
- $5,290,344under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $0†
- Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 5
- with positive net obligations
- Latest action
- Jan 16, 2014
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
- Registration expiration date Oct 1, 2027
Registration
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Jun 18, 1904 (122 years)
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- State of incorporation
- Illinois
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
- Website
- hkramer.com
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 27, 2026 are not yet public).
Contract actions that the Department of Defense both funds and awards are withheld at the source for 90 days, so DoD awards signed after Jul 27, 2026 are not yet public.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI XWT6DKCUVWL3. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Performance
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2008. Top lists show the largest five by share of this vendor's net obligations; the shares do not sum to 100%.
Net obligations by fiscal year of action
- FY2014: -$38,551 (de-obligation)
- FY2013: $1,195,470
- FY2011: $1,606,500
- FY2009: $1,029,325
- FY2008: $1,497,600
Total across 5 fiscal years: $5,290,344
Net de-obligation in that fiscal year (obligations withdrawn).
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Defense$5,290,344, 100%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Department of the Navy$5,290,344, 100%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 332313Plate work manufacturing$2,700,749, 51.1%
- 331423Secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of copper$1,394,125, 26.4%
- 331523Nonferrous metal die-casting foundries$1,195,470, 22.6%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- 9640Iron & steel primary & semifinished$2,162,125, 40.9%
- 9650Nonferrous base metal refinery$1,567,949, 29.6%
- 9535Plate, sheet, strip, and foil; nonferrous base metal$1,195,470, 22.6%
- 9660Precious metals primary forms$364,800, 6.9%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 331420Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying(primary)Small
- 331314Secondary Smelting and Alloying of AluminumSmall
- 331410Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and RefiningSmall
- 332999All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product ManufacturingSmall
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
No certification in the SBA profile data.
Product and service codes (PSC)
- 9535PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND FOIL; NONFERROUS BASE METAL
- 5340HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL
- 9540STRUCTURAL SHAPES, NONFERROUS BASE METAL
- 9530BARS AND RODS, NONFERROUS BASE METAL
- 9545PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, FOIL, AND WIRE: PRECIOUS METAL
Federal Capability Statement
H. Kramer & Co. is a leading U.S. producer of brass and bronze ingots, operating as a secondary smelter of non-ferrous metals since 1888. As a fifth-generation, family-owned manufacturer, the company specializes in the alloying, melting, and casting of high-quality copper-based alloys used across industrial, commercial, and defense applications. H. Kramer manufactures products to ASTM, SAE, CDA, and Department of Defense specifications and maintains advanced in-house laboratory capabilities, including X-ray fluorescence, arc-spark spectrometry, ICP-OES, hardness testing, and metallurgical analysis. With vertically integrated operations, custom alloy formulation capabilities, and a strong commitment to sustainability through metal recycling, H. Kramer & Co. delivers consistent, reliable materials supporting critical manufacturing needs nationwide.
Capabilities & Services
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- N0018911PZ553PoDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
- N0018913PZ314PoDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
- N0018909PZ295Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
- N0018908PZ549Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
- N0018908PZ129Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for H. KRAMER & CO lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 3 verified points of contact. Past Performance contacts are the recommended outreach channel for due-diligence references; Government Business contacts handle procurement-facing correspondence.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration. Contacts displaying numeric or placeholder names have been filtered (defense-in-depth).
Physical Address
1345 W 21st St
Chicago, IL, 60608
USA
Mailing Address
1345 W 21st St
Chicago, IL, 60608
USA
Government Business Contact
BRIAN J WAGNER
Executive Vice President/CFO
1339-1345 W 21ST STREET
Chicago, IL, 60608
USA
Electronic Business Contact
BRIAN J WAGNER
Executive Vice President/CFO
1339-1345 W 21ST STREET
Chicago, IL, 60608
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
Howard K Chapman
CEO
1339-1345 W 21ST STREET
Chicago, IL, 60608
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
H. KRAMER & CO has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires October 1, 2027.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration (FAR responses, registration status). Always verify active exclusions against the authoritative record on SAM.gov before contract award.
Compliance & Risk Assessment
Source: SAM.gov FAR responsesSuspension/Debarment Status
SAM.gov registration reports no active exclusion
Public Display
Entity information is publicly displayed
Disaster Relief Registry
Not registered for disaster relief
EDI
Not declared in SAM.gov
Business Structure
Source: SAM.govRegistration Details
Source: SAM.govInitial Registration
Last Update
Registration Activation
Fiscal Year End
Country of Incorporation
Congressional District
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