NAICS Category 32519, Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, encompasses the production of specialized organic chemical compounds not classified in other specific manufacturing categories. These chemicals are typically used in industrial, military, research, and pharmaceutical applications. The products range from hydraulic fluids and preservatives to complex chemical compounds with specific technical specifications. Manufacturers in this category often produce highly specialized substances requiring precise chemical compositions and rigorous quality control standards. Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a consistent demand from military and scientific agencies for specialized chemical compounds. The Department of Defense, particularly the Army and Navy, frequently award contracts for chemicals used in munitions, hydraulic systems, and research applications. Contract values typically range from approximately $25,000 to $250,000, with performance periods spanning from several months to five years. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and are predominantly performed at military installations or research facilities in states like Oklahoma, Maryland, and Utah. Recent federal contract opportunities within this NAICS code reveal a diverse range of chemical procurement requirements. Agencies like the Department of Defense, NASA, Centers for Disease Control, and the Food and Drug Administration have solicited chemicals for applications including biothreat detection, aerospace research, pharmaceutical analysis, and military logistics. Typical requirements include precise chemical compositions, rigorous testing standards, specialized packaging, and delivery to specific government facilities. Procurement methods include sole source, small business set-asides, and competitive solicitations, with products ranging from propylene glycol and hydrogen peroxide to specialized research-grade chemical compounds.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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75N98020A00010 | Rochester Midland Corporation | $20.0m | 12/4/19 | 12/31/25 | 12/11/24 | |
FA500015D0020 | General Atomics International Services Corp | $5.8m | 9/23/15 | 9/23/20 | 8/1/19 | |
W81XWH12D0023 | Cayman Chemical Co Inc. | $1.2m | 3/8/12 | 3/14/17 | 3/20/17 | |
75N98024A00110 | Life Technologies Corporation | $100.0m | 4/30/24 | 4/30/25 | 4/30/24 | |
N0017414A0085 | International Chemical Company | $0 | 4/9/14 | 4/10/19 | 4/23/15 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Purchase Order N0010423PBZ63 | Aquaphoenix Scientific, LLC | $17.2k | 5/19/23 | 9/18/23 | 5/19/23 | |
Purchase Order 75N98020P00527 | Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen | $24.0k | 12/20/19 | 1/4/20 | 12/20/19 | |
Purchase Order 6973GH24P00770 | Teledyne Flir Defense, Inc. | $11.4k | 12/4/23 | 1/3/24 | 12/4/23 | |
Purchase Order HHSD2002006M16331P | Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. | $132.0k | 4/26/06 | 4/30/09 | 9/20/11 | |
Purchase Order 75D30119P06154 | Life Technologies Corporation | $4.5k | 8/2/19 | 9/1/19 | 8/14/19 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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RESIN | N0010425QBL45 | Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command | Solicitation 2/2 | 2/25/25, 3:58 AM | |
Black Nitrile Materail with cotton | 12639518Q928196 | Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | Pre-Solicitation 1/2 | 8/28/18, 11:16 AM | |
Acid Vials Containing Acid Solutions | 140G0224Q0106 | Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants | Solicitation 1/2 | 6/3/24, 5:00 PM | |
Request For Information (RFI) - Sources Sought Notice - Chemical Mixes | DOIGFBO250005 | Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 11/27/24, 3:51 PM | |
Silicide Plate Demo | 748396 | Department of Energy | Solicitation 1/1 | 4/3/23, 4:48 PM |
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