Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing

Code 316110
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NAICS 316110 (Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing) encompasses the production and processing of leather products, specifically focusing on transforming raw animal hides into finished leather materials. This category includes the manufacturing of leather for various applications, such as clothing, accessories, furniture upholstery, and industrial equipment. The products range from leather hides and sheets to specialized leather items for specific industrial or institutional uses, with a particular emphasis on quality, durability, and performance characteristics.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS category are predominantly issued by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, with most contracts valued between $10,000 and $256,200. Two primary contractors, Leather Resource of America, Inc. (Cortina Leathers) and Law Tanning Co. LLC, consistently receive delivery orders and purchase orders. These contracts typically involve supplying leather materials for inmate work programs, specifically for producing forest worker gloves and leather goods for correctional facility operations. The contracts are generally fixed-price with economic price adjustment, have completion dates extending to March 2025, and are predominantly not designated with set-asides, though some small business opportunities exist.

The most recent federal contract opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from Federal Prison Industries (FPI) Allenwood seeking leather suppliers for office furniture seating lines. The RFI is specifically targeted at small businesses and requires vendors to provide at least 10 different leather styles, with capabilities for delivering to multiple locations including Allenwood, PA and Beckley, WV. Vendors must meet specific technical requirements, including ISO 9001 certification, environmental credentials, and detailed specifications regarding leather style, thickness, weight, hide size, and performance characteristics such as light fastness, crocking, abrasion, flex, and tear strength.

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