Industrial Sand Mining

The NAICS code 212322 for Industrial Sand Mining encompasses activities related to the extraction, processing, and supply of industrial and specialized sand products. These sand varieties include construction aggregates, playground sand, and other mineral construction materials used across various federal infrastructure and maintenance projects. The products are typically sourced from quarries and mining operations, processed to meet specific sieve and quality requirements, and distributed to government agencies for diverse applications.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a pattern of firm fixed-price purchase orders and delivery orders primarily issued by Defense Department entities such as the Joint Munitions Command and Research Development and Engineering Command. Recent awards range from $10,000 to $63,000, with contract durations typically spanning several months. Frequent awardees include small businesses like Shilog, LTD (a woman-owned HUBZone firm) and Crowley Holdings LLC, which specialize in supplying construction materials. These contracts are often set aside for small businesses, with delivery locations including military facilities like the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma and infrastructure projects in areas such as New Orleans, Louisiana.

The most recent federal contract opportunity, issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command, solicits 6,468 bags of Playground Sand #6 Course for delivery to the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside with a specific requirement for sand meeting precise sieve specifications. Delivery is planned in increments between January and May 2025, with offers due by September 3, 2024. The opportunity emphasizes strict requirements for SAM registration, detailed specifications, and submission of quotes directly to a designated government contact.