Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing

The NAICS Category 32561 (Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing) encompasses the production of various cleaning and sanitization products, including industrial and commercial cleaning supplies, detergents, soaps, and specialized chemical compounds. These products range from floor cleaners and strippers to spill containment kits, hazardous material cleaning supplies, and shipboard cleaning solutions. The category covers manufacturers that develop and produce chemical compounds designed for cleaning, sanitization, maintenance, and environmental protection across multiple sectors.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate consistent procurement activity from agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency, Indian Health Service, U.S. Coast Guard, and Veterans Affairs. Contract values typically range from $50,000 to $250,000, with performance periods spanning one to five years. Many solicitations are set aside for small businesses, with specific designations including total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and Buy Indian Act provisions. Common places of performance include military bases, medical centers, federal training facilities, and government logistics depots across the continental United States, with delivery locations spanning California, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas.

Recent federal contract opportunities showcase diverse requirements across government agencies, including procurement of cleaning supplies for naval shipboard environments, hazardous material cleaning kits, floor maintenance services, and janitorial supplies for medical centers. Specific solicitations include the Defense Logistics Agency's requests for spill containment equipment, the Indian Health Service's needs for janitorial supplies, and the U.S. Coast Guard's requirement for specialized solvent cleaners. These opportunities consistently target small businesses and often involve comprehensive supply agreements with potential multi-year performance periods, reflecting the critical nature of cleaning and maintenance supplies across federal operations.