Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

NAICS Category 21 encompasses Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, focusing on the exploration, development, and production of mineral resources including stone, sand, gravel, and hydrocarbons. This sector involves extracting raw materials from the earth through various methods such as surface and underground mining, quarrying, and drilling operations. The category includes activities ranging from exploration and site preparation to material processing and initial cleaning or beneficiation.

The federal contract awards within this category demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities, primarily centered on government infrastructure and maintenance projects. Typical contract values range from $50,000 to $2,000,000, with performance periods spanning from a few months to five years. Agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Army, and Defense Logistics Agency frequently utilize small business set-asides, with total small business set-asides being the most common procurement strategy. Performance locations are predominantly across western and southwestern United States, including states like Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah, with a focus on delivering aggregate materials, road base, and construction-related minerals.

Recent federal contract opportunities within NAICS Category 21 predominantly involve the procurement of construction materials such as gravel, limestone, road chips, and flexible base materials. Key agencies posting these opportunities include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Interior, and Defense Logistics Agency. Typical requirements include delivering specific quantities of aggregate materials to national wildlife refuges, military installations, and infrastructure projects, with most opportunities set aside for small businesses. Performance locations span multiple states, with common destinations including national parks, military bases, and federal infrastructure sites. Delivery requirements often specify precise material specifications, quantities, and performance timelines, reflecting the technical nature of these procurement activities.