Petrochemical Manufacturing

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325110 for Petrochemical Manufacturing encompasses the production of chemical products derived from petroleum and natural gas feedstocks. This category includes manufacturers that create specialized industrial chemicals, fluids, compounds, and lubricants used across various sectors including defense, aviation, maritime, and facility maintenance. The products typically range from heat transfer fluids and cleaning compounds to corrosion inhibitors, silicone compounds, and specialized greases used in complex mechanical and industrial environments.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a consistent pattern of small-value purchase orders primarily issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, with contract values ranging from $200 to $81,340. Frequent awardees include A.m.s. Network LLC, Specialty Coatings Inc., and Ordnance Technology Service, Inc., with most contracts being firm fixed-price purchase orders. The majority of awards are not set aside, though some are designated as total small business set-asides. Common product types include cleaning compounds, heat transfer fluids, corrosion inhibitors, silicone compounds, and calibration fluids. Performance locations are typically the contractor's facility, with delivery to various military and government facilities across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities involve specialized fuel and chemical procurement, primarily by the Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The opportunities include solicitations for dyed diesel fuel delivery to VA medical center generators and a special notice for a sole-source procurement of a specific grease product for dam maintenance. These opportunities are predominantly set aside for small businesses, with NAICS code 325110 and size standards ranging from 1,000 to 1,300 employees. The solicitations emphasize detailed technical requirements, including product specifications, delivery methods, and environmental considerations.